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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-23
IMPERIAL CLAN NOT
YET READY TO QUIT
Latest Conference Results in No
Agreement.

Picking. Jan. 20.-The princes OF
the imperial clan, a number OF lead
ing Manchu officials and several
members OF the government had a
protracted conference yesterday
with the. empress dowager at the
palace, but again separated with
out arriving at decision on the
question Of Indicating. The lead
ing princes favored an uncondition-
al addiction Of the throne. Three OF
the younger princes, together with
Itch LANG, the former Tartar gem
eral at Ranking, would not, howev-
er, agree to the courts retirement
to Jehol although they did not sug-
gest an alternative.
There has been considerable Of
fervescence in Picking throughout
the day among both foreign resi-
dents and Chinese. There were
many rumors OF the probability Of
a Manchu outbreak, which. howev-
or. appears unlikely at present.
The ex-regent. Prince Chun, and
the former premier. Prince Ching.
visited Premier Yuan Shi Kai yes
terday afternoon and had long
conference with him. 1t appears
that the court has not produced the
gold 1t promised to provide and the
imperial soldiers do not show any
anxiety to fight for glory.
It is reported In Chinese circles
that the ex-regent, Prince Chun.
suggests the abdication OF the
throne, the court to remain In Pek-
ing and Yuan shi Kai to establish
a provisional northern government
at Tien Tsin pending the decision
Of the national convention as to the
future form Of government.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-23
Injured Girl Recovering.

Boone, Jan. 20.-Miss Ethel Run
yam. the 16-year-old girl, who was
injured at the Paris laundry here
wednesday when her hair was
caught In a revolving shaft lifting
her from the floor and tearing her
scalf half from her head. will recov-
er. Physicians at the hospital sew
ed on the portion of her scalp which
was torn OF and she Is much i'm
proved.
- Rowan nan rIat SAcOnd g.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-23
Both are Found Guilty.

Rockwell City, Jan. 20.-JcsspA
Dewey and Fred Slaughter, charges
with conspiracy to commit felony.
were found guilty yesterday after
noon, after the jury had considered
the case two hours They will Be
sentenced today.
1t was alleged the men took Dew
ey's children from the custody q
his wife. The couple had separated.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-23
Boy Nay Lose Eyesight.

Marshalitown, Jan. 20.-Whea
little Myron Bohnsack. SON Of =
farmer living near Lamoille, found
q shotgun shell, he cut 1t open and
applied lighted match. An exple-
sion resulted that may cause tie
loss OF one OF the boys eyes.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-23

For sale. one registered Duroc
Jersey male hog. Also a few Bar
red Rock cockerels. ]. q. Young,
1873 First street, t1fi'
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-23

For rent, the two once rooms oy-
or Metcalf's store now occupied by
DR.. Wyatt. W. r. Hunter. dtf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-23

Buy your harness At Grempsl's
Largest stock, best In quality and
workmanship. Prices right d-f-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-23

Earth may be darkness; heaven
will give the hght.-Alics Bradley
Neal.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-01-23

r. A. Boyssn. Dentist. Second 3,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-24
TO ORGANIZE LAY MEMBERS.

MISUNDERSTANDING the session Of
the A. M. E. general conference, which
will be held at Kansas City, President
W. S. Scarborough of Wilberforce
university will call together all the
lay members and form a permanent
organization to do the work Of the
church and discharge the duties Of the
mission to better advantage.
President Scarborough thinks that
there are many perplexing problems
aside from electing men to Office that
both laymen and clergy will have to
wrestle with, that to do this work and
do it Well they shall have to consider
long and wisely the needs of the con-
nection and the best measures to be
adopted whereby the interest of the
church may be best conserved.
He says it is the duty of the laymen
to express themselves in unmistakable
tones in regard to the many measures
coming before the general conference,
and especially as to the men who will
be elevated to the Episcopal bench, as
we'll as to the men who will be chosen
to fill other Offices.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-24
{ OWN MUCH PROPERTY
NEGROES PAY TAXES ON %34,o22,-
SO WORTH OF REAL ESTATE IN
oEoRolA-s1A1lST SHOW
ina PROPERTY RARE IN THAT
STATE.

Atlanta, Ga.-The assessed valua-
ton OF property returned for taxation
by negroes In Georgia, In 1911. is 1884,.
022,379, az compared to $32,234,037 in
1910. The years gain was $1,7SS,342.
These figures and many others
equally as interesting regarding the
property holdings Of the states COL
ored population, are contained in sta
tistics Just compiled by Capt. Tip Har-
rison, in charge of the tax department
OF the comptroller generals Offices.
The 1911 tax digests show that 49,
81 negroes paid poll taxes, and that
4,685 defaulted.
Included among the property owning
negroes are seven lawyers, 16 dentists,
and 1873 physicians.
The number of dogs returned for
taxation by negroes Is 1926. They
own 1,639,919 acres of improved land,
With an assessment valuation Of $780,
35S,653. Their city and town property
is taxed at $S,615,604; stocks and
bonds, $1,700; money and solvent
debts, $237,214; merchandise, $780,
444; household and kitchen furniture,
$3,249,203; watches, silver plate and
jewelry, s41,970; horses mules, hogs,
sheep, cattle, ETC., $7,931,264; plan
tations and mechanical tools, $685.
S97: value of all other property, $751;
479; value of property of defaulters
(single), $319,955.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-24
Bothered BY PiuraIs.

The Norwegian waitress who was
learning English had more trouble with
her plurals than with any other diff
Guilty. 1t seemed impossible for her to
acquire the trick of putting on the
letter go at the right time and leaV-
ing it of at others. She would In
variably inquire on seeing first help
ing disposed of: Twill you have more
lambs?' or will you eat more chick
ens?" When corrected for this she
would take pains to ask: "Will you
have one BEAM" and "Will you eat one
huckleberry?" Finally the constant
explanations Of an overzealous mis-
tress confused her past Strengthening
out. There were guests staying over
the weekend, and 1nga took the lady's
order for a rsoftboiled egg, then the
husbands for another. The girl, att
er moments hesitation, walked to
the dumbwaiter and said to the kitch.
en- below: "One soft-boiled egg for
two!"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-24
DIPLOMATIC COMPLIMENTS.

Francis I. Madero, president Of Mex
leo, Is a small man and somewhat SEN
sitive on the subject. Not long ago
Madero and his cabinet were photo
graphed. Abraham Gonzales, secre-
tary of state, is very tall man and
stout, and he was required to stand
next to Madero when the picture was
taken.
Madero lifted his eyes to the TOP of
the head Of the great Gonzales, OBJ
served the difference in stature and
coughed slightly. Then he said: Il
feel that my size will not show to ad.
vantage unless We are seated
Your Excellency," replied Don Alb.
raham, III you could only stand on
your wisdom We should all be dwarfs. /"
well said," Madero returned, pro
vided you did not stand on your cour-
tesy at the same time."-Saturday
Evening Post.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-24
Sir Henry Irving 4 Victim.

Mr.. Grossmith, the noted English
funmaker, Just deceased, was an IN
veterate Joker, and Sir Henry Irving
was once his victim when they were
both staying at the same hotel at
Manchester. Mr.. Grossmith, seeing an
enormous crowd outside the hotel.
said to the porter: Are these peo-
pie waiting to see me?" On being told
that they were waiting to see Sir
Henry he turned up the collar OF his
overcoat, adjusted his eyeglasses,
pulled his soft hat down over his eyes,
and walked down the steps with the
Irving gait There was great cheering
but when Sir Henry Irving went down
later the crowd had dispersed. After
ward, when Sir Henry heard Of the In
cident, he said to Mr.. Grossmith. with
twinkle in his eye: "You ought not
to have done that; pay those people
to come here every night. London
Mail.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-24
Related AppreeIatlon.

A workman called at the home OF
President Taft's brother Charlie, In
Cincinnati, to perform some odd job.
and he paused to note some Of the
priceless paintings in Brother Char
lies private gallery. He was attract
ed to a small original Van Dyke and
moved up closer to get better look.
"Ah!"'. he exclaimed. "I've got that
same thing down home. Yes. it's ex-
actly like that. My wife got it some
place here in town. Are they worth
much?" e.t: .'..s r~1-
THAT one is worth 35,00o." he was
told.
HUM" he murmured. ri guess III
have ours framed" -"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-24
THE MANS PRAYER.

When all is still within these walls
And Thy sweet sleep through darkness
falls
On little hearts that trust in me,
However bitter toll may be.
For length Of days, o Lord! on Thee
My spirit calls.
Their daily need by day enthralls
My hand and brain, but when night
: falls H
And leaves the questioning spirit free
To brood upon the days to be,
For time and strength, o Lord, on
49, Thee.
My spirit calls.
Catholic Standard and Times.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-24
A Home Ruler Before Gladstone.

- tvCbUS NOt0G OSbVTV Ns0oOIOHVb
Sir Wilfrid lawson was home
ruler long before Mr.. Gladstone. In
1881, when the Liberal government
was engaged in a policy Of active re-
preston in Ireland, Lawson. In an ad-
dress to his constituents at Carlisle.
summarized the situation with charac-
tertistic shrewdness. II am convinced
of one thing" he said. that, as sure
ly as I stand here, a disaffected nation,
hating the rule Of the nation that gov.
ems it, is not source Of strength
to that country, but a source Of weak
ness to everyone concerned in the
matter. Suppose you had house
maid who was continually breaking
the crockery. who went into Mysteries
once a week. and had to be put into .
strait waistcoat, and three or four po-
iicemen brought In to keep her In or.
der, would you keep her3 No; you
would, say: 'Wayward sister. 80 IN
peace London Chronicle.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-24
.CODORED WATERS
Plan NATIONAL
CONFERENCE
Hotel Men from Every Sec
ton Will Probably Meet
This Summer.
sIruArloN 70 ALARMlN0-hEAD
OF WATERS PROTECTIVE
LEAGUE SAYS SIMILAR coNOi-
1ioNs EXIST IN MANY OTHER
CITIES - WANTS co.oPEHA-
TON.

New York.-Owing to the wholesale
discharge of colored walters and the
substitution of white help. . state OF
affairs that Is being viewed with alarm
by colored walters throughout the
United States, q national conference
of colored walters will most likely be
held some time this summer, when the
situation will be discussed infinitely
and plans adopted to bring about bet
ter conditions.
Since the publication few weeks
Sgo that the colored hotel men OF
New York were regarding seriously
the situation in New York city In
which 800 were put out of the hotels
and restaurants of Manhattan in 1911.
colcred walters in various sections
have been corresponding with each
other relative to getting together LOT
the mutual good of all concerned.
The colored hotel men of New YORK
are heartily in favor Of the holding OF
national conference this summer as
are the walters Of Kansas City and
other western cities. +
Referring to present conditions Is
the following letter from s. c. Jor-
dan, president of the Waters Protec'
tive league in Kansas City. Mo-:
Having read the article regarding
the situation of the hotels in New
York city toward the negro waiter, l
beg to say that similar conditions are
spreading rapidly west, north and
south. We are endeavoring to estao.
lish a National Negro Head Walters
and Side Walters congress, and with
cooperation of the Hotel Proprietors'
association, We hope to establish a
standard of service by which we can
classify the service. thus making a
more harmonious relation between the
proprietors and servitors. We would
appreciate your encouragement OF
our movement through your paper and
would be glad to establish an agency
in New York"
The officers of the Walters Protec'
tive league are: s. c. Jordan. presi-
dent: George w. Hall, corresponding
secretary; w. r. Garrett, treasurer;
Edward Hudson. chairman OF benefit
fund; D. H. Collier, manager; L. A.
Knox, attorney at law.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-24
SECRET BURIED IN A TOMB
.Jsrome." Nova scotia's leoIess Man
Of Mystery, Silent for Halt
Century, 10 Dead.

Within a few hundred yards OF a
beach where fifty-one years ago two
fishermen found him with his legs
amputated, ''Gerome." Nova Scotias
man OF mystery, died . few days ago.
silent to the end about his identity.
Although he undoubtedly possessed
the power of speech, "Gerome" had
not conversed with anyone In the half
century he had been cared for by
Didier Comeau and the latter's sons
and daughters. During all Of this time
"Gerome" had remained mystery to
the settlers here, most OF whom are
known 40 returned Acadians," being
the descendants Of the compAtriots OF
Evangeline who returned to this part
of their adopted country after their
expulsion by the English In 1855.
Away back in the summer Of 1861.
according to tradition. a ship differ
emit from those usually seen here. put
OF q small boat which made for tho
shore and deposited above the tide
line an object that several hours later
was discovered to b. a man. His legs
had been freshly amputated and there
was q jug Of water and 4 package Of
ships biscuits beside the man. who
had suffered greatly from exposure.
Wrapped in blankets and taken to
the Comeau house, where, ever since
he had been a welcome member Of
the household, the man was finally
revived by a physician. In half doz-
en- languages the man was asked:
What is your name?" To this
question. in Italian. propounded by the
elder Comeau, the man made NUT
tered reply: "Gerome!" Never after
that, however, did "Gerome" utter a
word except on one occasion. when
asked where he came from. Trieste"
was the reply made. seemingly in an
unguarded moment.
Physicians from al parts Of the
world who have visited this land of
Evangeline in the fiftyo-ne summers
that have elapsed since "Gerome" was
found on the beach, have studied the
mans case. Most Of them have agreed
that be. might have spoken had be de-
sired to do so; one or two have vouch-
safed the opinion that some terrible
experience through which "Gerome"
passed frightened him out Of his
senses and rendered him unable to ut.
ter an ineligible word-New York
World.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-24
DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND.

Andrew D. White stated recently
that murder in America was safes
pursuit than huntirg-that only one
in hundred murderers is hanged. &
Our morality, so far as the treat
mentsof murder is concerned" said
Mr.. White the other day in New. York,
sseems 10 me as loose as, the morality
81 the guests At the Balkan ball. .
IA ut is said that al I BAN - the
Balkans a. guest complained to the
host, q divine, that another guest, I
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-24
RoUsELLE NAMED SECRETARY.

Richmond, Va.-Grand Master Floyd
Ross has appointed Maurice Rouselle
of Washington. D. c., permanent grand
secretary to fill the vacancy made by
the death of J. Frank Douglass. Mr..
Roussele, who was in the government
service for % years and late men,
Der of the board of directors of the
order, has already assumed his new
duties. He Is graduate Of the Thir-
teenth street school in New York
city.
Grand Worthy Master Ross is max
ing an excellent record. having or
gapized 80 fountains since February
s. The order has collected and dis
bursed over 5000 in death claims.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-24

staple cotton annually and thousands
OF tons Of cotton seed.
Among the leading business houses
ID the Farmers Cooperative Mercan-
tile company. occupying brick store
5Ox70 feet and carrying $4,000 worth
OF stock. Several other stores carry
from $4,000 to $1,000 worth OF stock.
The town now covers between 100 ano
200 acres, and has q population OF
1000. Realty valuations approximate
100000: personal property. about
500, 200; the value Of church property.
81, 900, and . $4,000 brick church 10
in course OF erection. The value OF
school property IL $1,000. owned by the
A. NJ. A. Baptist, $1,000. and the pub
lie school. $500. A public library,
constructed Of brick. Is valued at
81, 900, $1,000 Of which was contributed
by Andrew Carnegie. There Is In &C
tive course of construction an Ice plant
and a brick manufacturing plant.
MOUND BAYOU OIL MILL
The pride OF the community 10 the
Mound Bayou Oil mill, which 10 the d.
rect outgrowth OF the National Bust
ness league started In Boston about
twelve years ago by Booker T. Wash
ington. Mississippi negroes under the
leadership of Charles Banks. were
among the first to inaugurate state
league. After considerable deliberation
extending over two years, they deter
mined on building an oil mill with
funds derived by the wide distribution
OF stock In email denominations to
teach the power of combination.
The oil mill industry was selected
because negroes have long performed
practically all of the industrial and
mechanical work attached to the In
dustry. The company is duly incor-
porated, capitalized 1t 100000, $4,000
| Of the capital Is paid up. over so per
cent. having been contributed by nc
groes OF Mound Bayou. A plant has
been constructed and equipped with
the most improved machinery pro-
rsunced by competent critics equal to
any mill in the state. DR.. Booker T.
| Washington will start the machinery
personally In October.
There Is still $4,000 Of unsold
| stock, but In order to assure ample
finances to begin with, the managing
officers have determined on issuing
| $40, 900 In first mortgage bonds In de-
nominations OF $500 to $1,000 for the
following purposes: to purchase tanks
betting and electrical plant, $1,000: to
| pay of the entire Indebtedness, $751;
900, which applies to machinery OF the
best class that has already been re-
ceived and installed, and leave re-
serve Of $4,000 for operating. The
mill has a capacity Of handling forty
tons of seed in twenty-four hours. and
| rs 30 designed that the output can be
| readily doubled by adding two presses
A ton Of raw seed averages in cost
| SIS to SIS, the same seed turned into
manufactured product will sell for $50
| to $36: The cost of manufacture ap'
proximates three dollars per ton.
|
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-24
NOT THE PROPER WORD.

did you send Mr.. Dresser the sam
pies he asked for?" inquired the tailor.
"Yes," replied the clerk; I'm just
sending 1t Trusting to have your or
DER .&.sa.... e. 81
What! Cut out that word trust
ing and make it hoping. "-Catholic
Standard and Times ~.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-24

The savage man always turns to
war and the mechanisms Of war for
recreation as well as labor; but war
y game which men are ceasing 70
play ct, simply for the play and the
game Of 1t. The development Of the
engineery OF war has made the game
|toc expensive In human lives and
money To, be played without great prov
|ocStion. And the philosophy Of the
~ II against the barbarity Of war
30 sprapar.sKs tos sttls4 personal or
internal ional: disputes. The growth OF
ne hoy Scout idea, however. which
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-24

Judge, had stolen his wach.
Which Judge was it?' the divine
asked, frowning. s, 4
"The guest pointed out distin-
guished-looking jurist with gray hair,
and an hour or SO later, the divine re-
turned his watch to. him. Thrusting
It back Into his pocket with a con-
tented sigh, the guest asked:
: And what did the Judge have to
say, for himself7' XIII. Il
ia !" I. 'Eh!' said the divine. He doesn't
know I've got It back."''-st. Louis
Globe Democrat. 5s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-24
FAvoRITE FICTION.

with sentiments OF the highest es.
TEEN, your cordially"
''Take seat, Mr.. Smith; Miss Jones
will be down in a moment"
MY friends, / prize your confidence
much more than do the office ! hold :
Loud and long-continued applause
4't T had not noticed the item, sir, but
friends called my attention 70 It." 81
a& What a fright she was in that bon
net! l felt sorry for her!"
Il beg leave to report to your hon.
orable BODY Chicago Tribune.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-24

has become as widespread as the Eng
lish language, is not bad. as 1t teaches
other useful and helpful things than
the killing Of human creatures The
best thing war teaches II obedienc 20 TO
those In command; this is Ia lesson
that can never be taught young PEG.
pie too soon. And there also ~ Ma
gro Boy Scouts. Very good n et them
multiply with the White Boy sputs.
Exchange. s s955 III
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-24
: HIS oFFENsE.

Exceeding the limit?" cried Daw-
son. Why, Judge, your roads around
here are SO rotteA a man couldn't 70
faster than ten miles an hour without
endangering his life" @ @542ri
j.. That's the pint" said the Justice
Of the peace. You was exceedin' the
limit O. safety. and we tind ye guilty
Of attempted suicide. Ten dollars. *
you please. Harper's Weekly. .'F
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-24

! -Four thousand people, interested in
the Men and Religion Forward Move.
nent. at the Hippodrome, in New York
listened to Mr.. Raymond Robins
81 Chicago describe frontier life at
the safety valve Of society. Mr.. Rob.
1ns said: NJ X
He called 1t the safety valve OF
society, in that 1t took out Of the set.
lied communities men who Quilted
communities for communities't good.
He said the frontier, which began CEN
turtles ago In Asia. ended at Nome
goldnelds In Alaska. The west there
met the east. There is no longer a
frontier for such men to 60 to. They
are staying in the great cities. They
IRE helping to make immoral condi-
Iffons. Communities must handle
them. or they Will handle communi-
ties. i. v. "
4 Cold storage Christianity will never
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-05-24
A WeIl.MeanIna Bride

Darling" said the young bride, Il
don't mind you going to baseball
games" y. M, ~ @..,..5 ;4.zs
THANK you, dearie,"'' he said.
"But there IL one thing>I wish you'd
do" .4f s.Ts (; 81 IL g,,sssgl sss, i VI
""And what 80 that?". he inquired. Z
II when the team u going to play an
.Isxtra-inning game ! want you TO caall,
me up beforehand 10 that will know
whom to have supper ready"