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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-11-10

whole story-my circumstances,
mothers sickness, and the necessity
of getting another position at once.
"She said, Quit there without no
tice now. If there is anything you
have left there, send a messenger for
it with a note. I'll send you out to
everything that comes in and you'll
have a position by tomorrow. Refer
to me. Don't even mention you work.
ed for that firm
81 did what she said, and l got
another position to start the follow
ing Monday.
81 have always felt wildly indig-
nant that there is no redress for
thing of this kind. l did grow hopeful
when the Acknowledgements of this
state suggested appointing a com
mission to hear these stories and
deal with them, but nothing seems
to have come of that.
. "And l am glad that you are giving
it a little publicity, for, who knows,
it may start wave of reform, or it
may make men a little fearful, for
a time at least, of taking advantage
of a girls dependency, lest she make
his offense public"
l am not going to comment on this
letter. But 1 would be very much in
terested in knowing what the readers
think of it.
LAVE pooXEn oOo1 ca-,Dr1o
The Washington herald., 1913-10-05
MISS RUFFN TO BE
SISTER OF CHARITY
Well-Known Writer, of Mobile, Ala,
Will Follow Example Set by
Her Sister.

Miss Ellen Randolph Rufin. daughter
Of Mrs NJ. L. Henry-R uffin. of Mobile
Ala, well known as a writer, is to enter
st. Johns School. Baltimore, as a Sister
of Charity. She will be Sister Rita. Her
sister, formerly Miss Mary Henry Ruff
fin, last summer became member OF
the same order and is now Sister Mary
at St Aloyseus School, OF Littlestown, Pa.
Both of the Misses Ruffin were men,
they decided to devote their lives to re-
ligiOus work Miss Ellen Randolph Ruff
fin graduated in June of last year from
G woman's college of the South with the
degree of bachelor of arts. She was a
member of the Daughters of the Ameri-
can Revolution, a charter member of the
Virginia Dare Chapter of the Children OF
the American Revolution, and also a
charter member OF the Mobile Bay Chap
ter. Children Of the Confederacy.
Miss Ruffin's father. the late Frank G.
Ruffin, of Richmond. Va, was very
widely connected throughout his native
State, being related to almost every fam
lily OF prominence in the Old Dominion.
His ancestors were among the first
jamestown settlers. She is a direct de-
scendant OF John Jefferson. who repre-
scented Flower de Hundred in the James
town Convention of 1919, the first Ameri-
can Congress. She is a great-great-great-
granddaughter Of Thomas Jefferson.
The Washington herald., 1913-10-05
TUMULTY A SEEING
WASHINGTON TOURIST
Presidents Secretary Passenger on
Public Auto and Hears Himself
Described by Announcer.

ITO the left, ladies and gentlemen, You
see the Office Of the Presidents secre-
tary. Joseph Tumulty, a genial and, Iowa
ble''-here the megaphone announcer on
the seeing Washington automobile halt
ed. His glance caught that of a IA
miliar looking figure in one of the seats
in front of him-'lovable meg in public
live" he continued, and still kept watch
ing the familiar face of the passenger.
II believe tits no other that Mr.. Tu-
rhulty himself" the embarrassed lee
turer'-for that's what he is called in see
ing Washington parlance-whispered to
the chauffeur Of the automobile.
Then, edging his way along the rum
ming board of the vehicle he addressed
the man he suspected.
Did any one ever tell you that you
looked like the Presidents secretary"
he inquired of the individual who as
sumed the pose of the most rusticated
rube that ever rode the irubberneck"
van in a local thoroughfare.
Yes. quite a few have" laconically
replied the individual
And when the passenger got of at
steps OF the structure the crew. of
other passengers of the car knew who
had ridden with them.
Mr.. Tumulty is chuckIing today over
the neat manner in which he had his
ride and put one over" on those who
rode with him.
The Washington herald., 1913-10-05

Attractive October Weddings.
Consult GUIDE now about the flowers
& floral decorations. Estimates. 1914 F.
ADV.
The Washington herald., 1913-10-05

2yc. Try Our Famous stews. 25c.
fhhs. Oyster and Chop House. ~ 18th ST N. w.
The Washington herald., 1913-10-05
CAPT. BERRY GUILTY.
Revenue Cutter Odicer to Receive
OmciaI Heprimand.

Capt John G. Berry. who comma ndeC
the revenue cutter Tuscarora when sh,
grounded at St. Vital's Point, Mich, Jun,
20 last and seriously was damaged, has
been found guilty on two charges involving
neglect and dereliction in duty by Tho
court-martial which convened at Mil
waukee, Wis. September !.
The findings of the court. made public
at the Treasury Department yesterday
recommend suspension from duty for
six months on three-Quarters pay and ar
official reprimand. Because of "mitigat.
ing circumstances" Secretary of tbs
Treasury McAdoo reduced the suspension
from duty on three-quarters pay to three
months and an official reprimand.
The Washington herald., 1913-10-05
CADET OFFICERS EXAMINATION
High School Candidates for Shout.
der STRAPS to stand Test.

Examinations for commissions as COM
pany officers in the high school cadet
regiment are scheduled to be held at the
Franklin School building tomorrow after
noon at 3 o'clock.
1t is expected that between sixty and
seventy boys will take the examinations
Just how many companies will be formed
this year is not yet known, but probably
about the same number as made up the
regiment last year.
The Washington herald., 1913-10-05
LOCAL BUILDING INCREASES.
Inspector Hackers Reports ShoS
S74O,SS6 Expended Last Month.

Building operations in Washington dur
ing the past month involved an expendi-
ture of $40, $50, according to the monthly
report of Morris, Hacker Inspector of
Buildings for the District.
The improvements were distributed over
the city as follows: Northeast, 49, SIS;
Southeast, 81, 800; Southwest. $500; North
west, $4O2, 400. The county's share of the
improvements was $1S2 $50.
The Washington herald., 1913-10-05

.'The lmposter,, Today, Virginia Thea.
ter. Place of clean entertainment.-Adv
The Washington herald., 1913-10-05
NOMINATIONS SENT SENATE.
President Makes Alaskan and Other
Appointments to ONCE.

President Wilson yesterday sent to the
Senate the following nominations: Mar.
tin VogeL OF New York, to be assistant
treasurer at New York; Thomas o.
Cooper, to be special examiner of drugs
medicines, and chemicals in the district
Of Philadelphia.
John Randolph Tucker. jr.. was named
to be district judge for the district OF
Alaska, second division, and F. NJ Sax.
ton TO be attorney for the district OF
Alaska, second division.
The Washington herald., 1913-10-05
LOCAL MENTION.
EXCURSIONS TODAY.

Geological PARK, Chevy Chase. the Country Clubs
and Kensington. Cars from Fifteenth St. and n. Y.
Ave. every II minutes, also from It'll st. points
every u minutes
After p. m, from Treasury only every Is minutes.
Connect with Kensington line at Chevy Chase Lake.
Geological Park, Chevy Chase, the Country Gibbs,
and Kensngton. Cans from Fifteenth and New YORK
Avenue every quarter hour.
Steamer Charles Macalestcr leaves from foot Of
Seventh Street Southwest for Mount Vernon, home
and tomb Of Washington. daily. except Sunday Al
10 q. m. and 2 30 ?. m
Special 4o-mile sail to Indian Head and return,
Steamer Charles Manchester leaves It'll st. Wharf
at 80 p m.
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company
steamer from foot Of Seventh Street for Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk daily at SIS D. m
and NJ Streets.
To Mount Vernon-washinston Utilities Company
cans every hour on the hour from 10 a. N. to
p m. last car. Station. Twelfth Street and Penn
sylTania Avenue.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-07-04
Screen Doors at Dawson's 9Th Ave.
A STATEMENT.
St. Joseph, Mo-, July l. 191

~ cOSCPAS WY OuAy - 4O4Os .H#
, Mr.. V. C. Oliver had an article in
recent issue of a local paper that I
think he had reference to me, al
though he did not mention my name.
I wish to inform him that I am not
posing as connoisseur of music or
art, but do have meager knowledge
of music and have not attempted to
do any solo work since coming to this
city, and if l was, would not seek his
advice or instructions, owing to hi1
incompetency. If ! render a solo |
expect criticism from those who are
my superior in music and others that
are not. am sorry that the young
man is so displeased with me that I'll
lose his trade, which is very yaluab ),
as have been in business here since
October, 1911, and he has snent lcss
than $100 in my store. Permit me
to say. Mr.. Oliver, if don't mokes
good in this city the loss will be
mine alone. So you continue 10 carry
the tray and spend your money where
YOU please. Since your Influence is SO
minute, I consider your knock
boost. 5r I.
(Signed) E. w. aThomrsor, ..m
Druggist, Cor. 10th & Francis SITS. Il,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-07-04
DAVENPORT NOTES.

One of the recent publications in a
musical line is a song, entitled "A
Message of Love-" Music composed
by Mrs. George. Williams Allen and
the words by Mr.. Eugene Allen. This
song is being sold by the H. Kirkus
Dugdale Co. Of Washington, D. c.,
and will be in the hands of local deal
ers. Mrs. Allen is a Keokuk, Iowa,
girl and graduate of that eity's high
school. She is one of Davenport's
leading musicians, Of whom we feel
proud. She and her husband are es-
ergetic young people. Mrs. Allen has
two other musical numbers which she
intends to have published soon.
Prof. Richard B. Harrison was at
Bethel on Monday evening, June 30th,
and delighted his audience as usual.
" The A. M. E. fair closed Monday
evening with net proceeds Of $165.
Prof. Geo. Mitchell is in the city
representing the Loyal Legion CO.
operative Educational System. g..
The Davenport delegation who at
tended the Sunday school convention
at Washington, Iowa, last week re-
ports it the best Sunday school con-
vention in the history Of the Keokuk
district. They report that the dele
gates and visitors outnumbered the
colored population Of Washington.
Good for Washington. 4
John E. Bradford, w. NJ, and Rev.
T. B. Stovall, P. M, will leave early
Monday morning for the grand lodge
at Keokuk, Iowa.
July 18th fourth quarterly meeting
at Bethel "A. M. F.. churcn.
81 Miss Hattie Richardson, who UNI
derwent On operation some weeks ago
is able to be out.
Mrs. Georgie Perkins, who was
called to the bedside Of sick niece
few days ago in Missouri, is home,
reporting the sick some better.
The boys are making good use of
the play grounds Of late. X
The following received the prizes
at the A. M. E. fair: Mrs. Gertrude
Stevens got the gold watch, Mrs. El-
mira Shelton got the brass bed, Mrs.
Reading one of the dress patterns.
The ladies are to be congratulated,
because the prizes are all good value.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-07-04
IOWA GRAND LODGE OF MAsONs
Will Meet Newt Week in KeOkuk.

From all reports received from the
grand secretary and others in Keokuk
it will be alive with grand lodge men
and visitors next week. Great prep
arations are being made to accommo-
date and entertain the visiting guests
by the society Of Keokuk. There will
be visitors from Illinois, Missouri and
Iowa. We have received positive word
that Prof. Richard T. Coles, grand
master; Geo. w. X. Love, grand Sec
retary, both of Kansas City, Mo-, and
w. w. Fields, secretary of the relief
department Of Cameron, Mo-, and
probably Hon. Nelson c. Crews Of
Kansas City, deputy grand master of
Missouri, will be in attendance.
A synopsis of the program for the
entire week is as follows: Monday,
July 7th, at 2 o'clock the state school
of instruction will open free to any
master Mason in good anu regular
standing. It will be under the super
vision Of the grand custodian, Atty.
A. G. Clark Of Oskaloosa. In the
evening at o'clock exemplifying the
ritualistic in the third rank by the
grand custodian on a real candidate.
This work will be done strictly by the
cipher work as authorized by our
grand lodge by degree team selected
for the work, to which all present
masters and wardens who are going
to attend should be here. On Tuesday
morning the grand lodge will open
promptly at 9 o'clock. The appoint
ment of stations, the appointment of
committees and other preliminary
work will be transacted. In the after
noon the grand masters address and
the other grand officers reports will
be received. At this time also for
eign representatives near the Grand
East. In the evening there will be a
public reception given by the local
lodge, in which Alonzo w. Draine will
be master of ceremonies. Address of
welcome by B. L. Anderson. Vocal
solo by Miss Daisy Ware. Recitation
by Mrs. F. D. Bland. Response on be-
half of Iowa and jurisdiction by
Grand Chaplain Rev. T. B. stovall of
Davenport. Vocal solo by Mrs. John
Trent Of Burlington, accompanied by
Miss Francis Reeder of Keokuk.
Wednesday will be taken up in
lodge work. In the evening at 4
o'clock a picnic at the park will be
held in honor of all the grand lodge
and visitors. At night at 8 o'clock
the grand lodge Of sorrow will be
held, using the French system u
holding the lodge Of sorrow. Each
local lodge will be expected TO give a
fve-minute talk-the history, life
and character Of their deceased broth
er. The grand lodge Grafton to the
departed brothers will be delivered by
Past Grand Master Joseph H. Shep-
ard Of Des Moines. y
Thursday evening is installation of
officers, followed by a banquet.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-07-04
QUINCY I'LL.

Mrs. D. A. hurley OF ClarKsviiie,
Mo-, spent the week visiting Mrs.
Mayme Harris, her niece, who will
accompany her aunt home.
Mr.. Geo. Marshall, ST., who was
seriously hurt some weeks ago, died
Monday afternoon at Jacksonville, Ill.
The remains were shipped home for
burial.
Mrs. Oze Berry spent Sunday in
Sheibina, Mo. ~
The Quincy council, No. 8s, Of the
H. P. A., will hold meeting at the
home Of Bro. Oze Berry on Thursday
night, July srd.
Rev. T. Price returned Wednesday
afternoon from Wilberforce univer-
sity. where he witnessed the gradua-
ton exercises of said university, in
which his daughter, Miss Adelaide,
completed the normal, domestic
science and vocal music courses.
Rev. T. Price, Prof. r. A. Roberts
and Miss Mettye Lillye returned from
East st. Louis, where they attended
the Quincy district Sunday school con-
vention Of the Illinois annual Of the
a. NJ. E. connection. The convention
was very good and every member and
visitor felt benefited by attending.
Mr.. and Mrs, VIM. A., Lillye and
daughter, Mary, spent Sunday in
Monroe City, Mo-, with Mr.. and Mrs.
Doc Jordan.
Mr.. A. E. Moore is very poorly.
Rev. T. L. Smith preached the an
nual sermon Of the U. B. Of F.'s and
s M. T.'s Of Shelbina, Mo. on last
Sunday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-07-04
CLARINDA. IOWA.

Mr.. Glen King had the misfortune
to run a nail in his foot.
Mrs. Lu Ramey has been on the
sick list. IN s'> - '@- v,
Daughter Brooks Of Des Moines has
visited the court of this town on her
annual trip. .3s
Miss Anna Baker returned from
the Sunday school convention at Bux-
ton, she being the vice OF the state.
Miss Winnie Johnson went to Red
Oak to a party Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Dick Caldwell Of Shenandoah
visited friends few days in our city.
Master Russell Moss is spending q
few davs Of his vacation with his sis
ter in Nebraska City. ii,
Prof. Powell and Miss Overstreet
were guests at Gibe Nowling's home
| "a few days. 5a
Rev. Morgan left for Ottumwa to
preach funeral. From there he goes
ia the Sunday school and district con-
ference at Des Moines, s$l ~
! u Aunt Martha Wright Is visiting rel
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-07-04
CL1NToMIOWA.

While the people of some portions
of Minnesota We're feeling the effects
of an extreme cold wave the past
week we with others in this part. of
the country were endeavoring to ward
off the almost unbearable heat. Just
now we are enjoying the pleasant air
Of greatly reduced atmosphere.
Those who were in attendance at
the district Sabbath school convention
Of the Keokuk district, held last week
at Washington, Iowa, have returned
home with fond memories of the
event, which they will forever hold
The convention was all that could be
asked for and the hospitality Of the
people is without comparison. Clin-
ton is honored for the seventh con-
secutive time with having the district
superintendent selected from that
city. Those in attendance were M. O..
Culberson and daughter, Mae, Rev.
G. w. Slater, Miss Esther Culberson
and A. A. Bush. The two latter were
delegates.
The services at the Second Baptist
church were very we'll attended Sun
day, considering the hot weather. The
pastor, Rev. Sanders, returned last
week from the Sunday school conven-
ton and reports fine time.
B. F. Cooper of Buxton spent a
while in Clinton last week with rela-
tives. 49,.
A concert will be given at the Sec
ond Baptist church on July 10th. A
grand time is anticipated. -
Rev. G. E. Sanders leaves in a few
! days for Topeka, Kansas, to attend
the Western District conventios.
The pastor and members were
pleased to see Mrs. M. o. Culberson
!, and sister in their congregation Sun
day morning. They are always glad
to welcome strangers to their services,
Mr.. and Mrs. Carter are the proud
Gently. Papa has something to do
parents Of d very fine poy, born re-
: Mrs. C. v. Bush returned to her
home in Chicago Saturday, accom-
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panied by her granddaughter, Gene
now at night to keep the baby quiet.
We've, who will visit indefinitely.
Some Of our people were in Daven-
port on Friday to attend the debate
between Clinton and Davenport, which
was won by the latter.
Rev. G. w. Slater is said to have
rendered most interesting lecture at
Washington, Iowa, the evening pre-
ceding the opening of the district Sum
ady school convention.
Mrs. M. o. Culberson is entertain
ing her sister, Mrs. VIM. Graham, of
Minneapolis, who will visit indefin-
itely. ~ ssA
w. A. Emerson is entertaining his
grandson of Chicago. 3D.. .
One of the distinguished guests at
the district Sunday school convention
was the Rt. Rev. Bishop B. F. Lee,
who addressed that body on Wednes-
day afternoon. The convention con-
-sidered it a great honor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-07-04
CEDAR RAPIDS NEWS.

Mrs. Leroy Warren and son have
returned home, after a pleasant visit
in Ottumwa,
Mr.. Earl Webb is visiting in Des
Moines. .$ Il u /. y
Mr.. Richard Lewis has been quite
sick with rheumatism. , $,a
Miss Fern Martin has returned
from Chicago and reports very fine
time. t-'
Little Irene Terry and her brother,
Roy, are visiting their grandma and
auntie in Boone, Iowa.
Mr.. Wesley Mays OF Buxton has re-
turred to our city. +, n. {.
Last week nccur-ed the death OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Mack's only child.
Their friends. extend to them their
deepest sympathy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-07-04
KEOKUK NEWS.

A recent social society function was
the observance of their fortieth we'd
ding anniversary by Prof. and Mrs.
w. H. Jones on Tuesday evening,
June 18th, by the presence of more
than one hundred and fifty invited
guests. The hours were 50 arranged
that all those who wished might at
tend this reception, which was one of
the most social and brilliant of the
season. The decorations were lavish
and profuse. The color scheme of
ink and white was dominant. Many
beautiful gowns which graced the oc-
casion were in evidence The bride Of
forty years was gowned in a creation
of black charmeuse with pink trim
mings. The groom appeared in full
dress in the latest conventional black.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-07-04
THE SEVENTH ANNUAL CON.
.,. VENTION.

The district Sunday school conven-
ton and normal institute Of the Des
Moines district of the A. M. E. church
convened at St. Pauls A. M. E. church
June 26-27. + +t,.s. s ~. 81
Was opened Thursday morning by
Presiding Elder S. B. Moore, who in-
troduced the district superintendent,
Mrs. Minola Bell Of Oskaloosa.
The morning session was spent in
appointing committees and the Sum
day school report. These showed an
increase in finance and interest. III
The afternoon session was opened
by devotional exercises. The district
superintendent was again introduced
and made her annual address, which
showed a great work done.
Then the president Of the normal
institute, who spoke of the needs and
benefits of the work in the Sunday
school. Then Miss Leila Downey of
Ottumwa, professor of Bible study,
gave an interesting and instructive
lecture on how to study The Bible.
The professor Of sacred history, Mrs.
Margaret Patten, gave an excellent
lecture on sacred history, which was
liked by all. H..
In the absence of Miss Davis, pro-
fessor of sacred geography, Rev. ]. L..
Wharton of Buxton gave a talk,
which was very instructive. The pres
ident gave lecture on the "Art Of
Teaching" which created quite dis
cussion. The Right Rev. B. F. Lee,
bishop of the Fourth Episcopal dis
trict of the A. M. E. church. was in
troduced snd made very interesting
talk. w .1.a
49,. =. Evening Session.
Reception by local school to the
delegates. A very splendid program
was rendered. "
Friday, June 9th. -
Many interesting and instructive
papers were read during the morning
and afternoon sessions, which showed
that the delegates spent much time
on the subjects given them. At the
evening session the diplomas We're
awarded to the normal graduates,
who are Rufus B. Jackson and Donald
Van Platter, both Of Des Moines.
Bishop Lee, who awarded the di-
plomas, gave very interesting talk
on Bible study, after which the con-
vention was brought to a close. This
was voted by everyone as. the best
session ever held in the Des Moines
district. ".z N%%r r-'.s ..... ...:.-.:
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-07-04
recently married to Miss Francis
Caldwell Of Nashville. We congratu-
late this young couple.
OUR CITY LITERARY CONTEST.

]. G. Dellinger won the oratorical
contest held under the auspices of the
city literary convention at St. Paul's
African Methodist Episcopal church
last Monday night. Dellinger repre-
sented the Cosmopolitan Literary So
ciety. His subject was Conserve
the Nation" Miss Gertrude Hyde,
! with "The Negro Soldier" as her SUBJ
ject. drew second prize. She repre-
| sented the Mary Church Terrell club.
Rufus Jackson of the Des Moilles Ne
gro Lyceum association was third
with "The Need of Human Hands. +"
The winners will represent Iowa in
the interstate oratorical contest at
Atchison, Kan, in September.
In the declamatory costest, Mrs.
Edyth Strawthers of the Mary Church
Terrell club was first. Gus burden
of the Des Moines Negro Lyceum as
sociation and Mrs. N. C. Marshall Of
the Dramatic Art club tied for second,
| and Miss Eldora Edmunds Of the
Young Peoples progressive Lyceum
was fourth. S
In the poetry contest Miss Mamie
James of the Des Moines Negro Lyce-
um. association was first with "The
Eastern Winds" D. G.. Patterson Of
the Cosmopolitan Literary society
was second. .,E. . q.
In the musical contest Miss Sarah
Johnson was the only contestant and
was awarded the honors. Her selec-
tion was "Rain Drops"
The audience which heard the pro-
gram was one Of the largest ever
gathered at similar event, and all
the contests were Of such high order
that the audience was kept keyed up
to high pitch. ./|
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-07-04
OUR CITY CHURCH SERVICES.

OUR CITY CHURCH SERVICES.
Union Congregational church, corr
ner of Tenth and Park streets. Rev,
T. M. Brumfeld, pastor.
Morning services at 10:45,
Communion services. Subject "Ef-
fectual Cleansing" At this time we
are to be favored with solo by Miss
Eva Murrell, a teacher of Pearl High
School. Nashville. Tenn.
Sunday school at 12 o'clock noon.
Evening service at 8 o'clock.
Subject "Builders of Heaven
Corinthian Baptist church corner
Of Fifteenth and Linden streets. Rev.
T. L. Griffith, pastor .5
Morning services at 1880.
Sunday school at IL o'clock. &l
B. Y. F. Union at $40 p. m,
Evening services at 7:30 p. m.
Fly traps At Dawson's Hardware,
Sixth avenue.s III III. a3s