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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-04
OI D.

Barnes. William Del Dunbar ssIan a.
Rpinckerhoff. II. &. Riker Charlotte l..
AMI William l.. Sanford, Eliza A.
Gambler. Flamen y. SterIy' JalneS W.
Cloves. Anna {. Iultle' bEid D.
Crombie, William \.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-04
Mayor at Benefit Perform
ance Urges Citizens to
Support College.
BUTTERFLY NETS
$4,000 FOR FUND
Brilliant Gathering al hetrO-
pOlitan When Graduates Turn
Voices Into Gold.

Enough people interested themselves in
the welfare % Barnard College last night
to pack the Metropolitan Opera House TO
its capacity. They paid for their seats a
premium which helped swell the Quarter
Century Building Fund or the college. and
they heard Madame Butterfly" The
toX ONCE took in about $1,000.
The beauty and pathos OF the opera,
enhanced by ihe LOFTY purpose which had
led all these people out into the rain. and
which ever lurked at the backs Of their
brains, stung them into storms Of ap-
plause. Here. indeed. was no blase gath
cring OF habitual operagoers but vast
amphitheatre OF men and women with the
ause 81 womannood a, heart, profoundly
moved bv story OF womanhood 50 touch
ing that ii simply had 10 be sung.
And Miss Geraldine Fsrrar. as Cio-Cio
San. sang II until from above. in the half
light. IL seemed as if the lyric gale issuing
from the stage had RULED the human
strand in the Of, into little parallel wind
rows as far back as the door. They sat
back so iieidy under the steady pressure
Of music and emotion and reacted so tenn
pestuously and completely when the eur.
tain fell
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-04
CEMETERIES.

TuT NOoDLtwN CEMkiFRy.
SD S. By Harlem Train ana By rroiisy.
once. 20 East 2Sc ST.. n. Z.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-04
Dean Introduces Mayor.

The new Mayor was there. with Mrs.
Mitchell. to lend the dignity Of his Official
position to the benefit" They were the
guests or Mrs. George McAneny, a Bar
nard graduate and member OF the COM
mttee ia charge Of the performance. In
the ntermisson which followed the first
act Miss Virginia Giidersieeve. dean OF
Barnard College. accompanied him to the
footlights and introduc u him as warm
friend OF Barnard. Mr.. Mitchell. looking AS
slender and young as hoy OF twenty
one. amply confirmed ler characterize
ton.
I'VE are met here tonight said he. TO
lend our support. both moral and imam
c;al. to one Of New York's most credltaDle
institutions. 1t is not a function of the
Mayor 10 attend benefit performances
for private institutions, but the invitation
TO this contained an appeal that | could
not resist
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-04
Butterfly" and Fsrrar.

Surely no better choice could have been
made for benefit performance than that
OF Puccinis most popular opera. There
are those who love naught else on the
lyric stage who love Madame Butterfly
and there are those VINO care for no other
prims donna who sit entranced when Miss
Geraldine Farrsr sings Both these de-
lights were vouchsafed last night. But
terhy" was sung under the maSterful
baton OF Arturo Toscsnini, and Miss
Farrar wac Cio-Cio-San. Surely the huge
audience had reason 10 be happy. and
equally surely il was rarely that the
METROPOLITAN held 2 gathering except on
some few Csruso nights. when the ap-
pIause was as warm and the comments
between the acts as enthusiastic As was
the case last night. n VAS an audience
that was there 10 enjoy and one in which
the younger element predominated and.
after all. Youth and Butterfly" are one.
Miss Farrar. whose long continued in
disposition during the first weeks Of the
season became positively tragic In III cf-
feet upon the repertOry. was Tor the
nrst time herself again Her voice was
round and luscious. and sne gave Of Il
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-04
Lord Haldane
MI A PREFACE ABOUT THE CABINET AND STUDY OF
W'oen HALoANE MINISTER AND AS LORD CHANCELLOR.
Iondon. December T..

.cop,risb,. 1918. by G W smaueyl
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tlts OF the German Emperor ~ WV
tn the annual maneuvres.
gn, he was called upon TO create IS
hsi as TO administer, and TO the ousi-
n ~ creating new militia ne
lried himself unequal. | believe re"
in ers Of repute think the Territorial
late a success or adequate 70 the
Niness Of defending England against
h&sion when once the Regular Army
sal have left these shores, az some
a. they probably mus on an cNpedi-
hen 10 the Continent N aid Of Bel
gum or France 1t was Lord Hal
di1rs proudcst boast that his Terri
iorsl Force. with a fornighuy pre-
Annsry training once or Rrhsps twice
year would within six honths after
a. enemy had landed IN England. he
aeit TO meet that enemy D the field.
/ WA inc enemy himself would be
ei% through those six honths, or
s'sher he would be Snsiderate
''"esh 10 postpone operatios Of con
loSs 'ill the six months h@ expired
1sff asldane has never, think fully
sapr.a
'ghest living military authority
sex is Field Marshal Lard Rob
- 'aeLord Roberts has thtight IL
Nb 20 up and down III coun-
ftacing the Territorial trce as
~ % England. But sine Lord
Il tgards universal scrNc IS
siernatiye 20 the Nohntecr
- Which England now p'H her
hm nulutude prefer 10 put side
altogether. "conscria on'
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-22
DAVENPORT NOTES.

Mrs. Ruth Bright, grand matron of
the Iowa jurisdiction O. E. S., left
Monday for Keokuk to hold the grand
session Of the 0. E. S.
Mrs. D. S. Johnson left Saturday
for the grand session, going by way
Of Burlington. She will return by
way of Mt. Pleasant, where she will
visit relatives for an indefinite time.
Mrs. Eugene Green left for Sioux
City on Monday to set up an order of
the Household of Ruth. She will re-
turn by way of Des Moines, where she
will attend the State Federation of
Colored Women's clubs.
Mrs. Ella Fuqua, matron of Naomi
chapter, left Monday to attend the
grand session of the o. E. S. in Keo-
kuk.
Rev. F. K. Nicholson of the Third
Baptist church is working hard on
his rally. DR.. Mcdowell of the CAL
vary Baptist church attended services
at the Third Baptist church Sunday
evening, helping the pastor to boom
the rally
Rev. Mcdonald, pastor of the Holt
ness church here, preached an able
sermon at Bethel A. NJ. E. church Sum-
day morning. He brought his congre-
cation with him and it seemed as
though the day was one of pentecost.
Rev. T, B, Stovall is doing a great
work to get his congregation in a
holy state.
Sunday was Stewardess day at
Bethel A. M. E. church. 1t was a
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-22
DAVENPORT NOTES.

Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Green left
Saturday for q short visit at their
home in Canton, Mo. Mr.. Green re-
turned Monday, leaving his wife in
Canton. He reported a fine time.
Mrs. Georgia Perkins and Mrs. Ger
trude Smith, who are on the sick list,
are reported to be improving nicely.
Mr.. Cass Lambart Of South Rock
Island, who has not been able to at
tend church this year on account of
sickness, gladdened our hearts Sun
day morning when he attended our
services at Bethel A. NJ. E. church.
The Odd Fellows and Household of
Ruth held their annual exercises at
the Third Baptist church last Sunday
at 8 p. m. The services were conduct
ed by Rev. T. B. Stovall, who also de-
livered the thanksgiving sermon,
which was very inspiring.
Among the many sad occurrences
which have happened in Davenport
was the death of Squire Burns of 1902
N. Judson street, Saturday evening,
May 9, as the result Of being kicked
in the chest by one of his own horses,
dying about half an hour later. Mr..
Burns was respected and loved by
everyone. The survivors are a wife,
Mrs. E. Burns, two daughters, Mrs.
Nina Greene and Mrs. jeremiah
Boone, and one son, Henry Burns, all
of Davenport. The funeral was held
from the home Monday afternoon at
2 o'clock, services being conducted by
Rev. F. X. Nicholson of the of the
Third Baptist church.
The minister Of the Calvary Bap-
fist church will address the members
Of the Third Baptist church Sunday
evening.
Rev. T. 3. Stovall of the Bethel A.
NJ. +. church preached a very able
sermon on Holiness to his congrega-
ton Sunday morning.
Mrs. Mamie Harper was suddenly
called away to Bucklin, NO., last Sat-
urday to attend the funeral of her
nephew, Rev. Jones.
Miss Gibbs of Philadelphia is visit
ing her aunt, Mrs. David Underhill,
of North Harrison street, near Van
derveer park.
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and Mr.. VIM. Wesley of Buxton are
Cclfax visitors this week. -.s
The many friends of Mrs. Dan Oil
YER, formerly Of Colfax, but now Of
British Columbia, regret to hear of
her illness and hope to hear of her
speedy recovery. ....... AZ ...
Mr. Bonnie Crank, the head chef of
the Victoria hotel, has gone to St.
Paul, Mimi, on his two weeks vaca-
ton.
The thanksgiving services were
duly observed Sunday, May 10, 1914,
at the Odd Fellows hall. There was
good attendance and the day was
favorable to all.
Rev. J. w. Evans celebrated his
Nth birthday on May II, 1914, by in
viting the members of his congrega-
ton and friends. In spite Of the in
clement weather it was we'll attended
and all present report pleasant
time. Dainty refreshments were
served. The crowd left wishing him
many more happy birthdays.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Vandiver and son
have registered at the Battle House
the past week.
Mr.. E. Miller from Ottumwa, Iowa,
is visiting his mother, Mrs. Lizzie
Lucas, and relatives.
Mr.. Crawford Carter and Earl
Waugh attended the show in Newton
on Monday.
Mrs. Mckee and daughters, Miss
Hattie Mckee and Mrs. Lula Edgar,
returned Monday from Buxton, where
they attended the funeral of her
grandson, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Butt
ram.
Mrs. Dean was calling on her many
friends in Buxton the past week.
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tor conductor. Jackson only used his
elevator position. however, as means
to an end, because while In this posi-.
ton he met many Of the lending men
Of the city. He took the civil service
examination. made good marks and
was appointed to clerkship In the
Chicago postoffice, where he made a
good record. serving twenty-one years.
For twelve years Major Jackson
served as assistant superintendent of
Armour station. the highest position
held by any member Of his race In the
Chicago postoffice system. While In
this position in the postoffice Major
jackson proved his interest In bis
people. He was instrumental in hav-
ing appointed 124 men and boys as
clerks, carriers. janltors and special
delivery messengers and has assisted
over 100 men in securing positions in
the various railroad Offices In Chicago.
For a young man he has splendid
record as soldier. During the Span
ish-American war when the Eighth H.
linois regiment was ordered to the
field Major r. r. Jackson was ready
for duty. He made many friends in
Cuba and showed while there his mill.
tary ability. He Is now working to
secure for his regiment military
home and hopes to see this realized at
an early date.
Major Jackson was elected member
Of the Illinois legislature, but was
counted out by the machine. He con-
tested his election and was seated just
short time before the legislature ad-
journed sine die. He made good use of
bis opportunity. Immediately upon be-
Ing seated in the house Of representa-
lives Speaker Mckinley recognized bis
worth by appointing him on the fol-
lowing committees: Chicago charter,
fraternal and mutual insurance, fed
eral relations. military affairs, miscel-
laneous subjects and municipal courts
Of Chicago. .s.I..
The first thing to claim his attention
was the various jimcrow legislation
pending In the house, and he went
about the matter Immediately and used
his influence to check this unfair legis-
lation. The intermarriage bill was
brought before the committee on mis-
cellaneous subjects, and Major Jackson,
being member. right there and then
helped to bury it in an unknown grave.
Then followed his good work on the
full crew bill" which would have put
many men Of the race out Of the rail
road service. This, like the other bill,
was killed after the major had got In
bis work. In this he served his race
and the state at the same time. t.-gt :.
The tiftieth anniversary Of the eman.
:lpation Of the slaves claimed his ut
tentiOn. and he introduced bill ap-
pr6priating So5.0O0 for that purpose,
which went through without oppOsi-
ion. receiving a unanimous vote ri
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-22
ALBA NEWS.


The delegate to the A. M. E. Sun
day school convention in Mt. Pleasant
from Abba is Miss Jewett Lewis. She
is also delegate for the Mite Mission
ary society. Mrs. R. B. Manley is
elected delegate to the annual mis-
sionary meeting in Milwaukee, Wis,
as the S. B. Moore M. M. S. of Abba
delegate.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Baker of Buxton
visited at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
E. F. Butler over Sunday.
Messrs. Sayfett and Adams Of Os-
kaloosa visited Mr.. Harte at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. Roper, Sunday.
Mrs. Tilla Putny of Hooking was
in Abba on Saturday visiting with
Mrs. Andrew Smith.
Mr.. Edward F. Butler was in Bux-
ton Wednesday of this week on politi-
cal business. Also in Des Moines over
Sunday he and his son, Lawrence But
Ter. r..
On Monday evening at the A. M. p.
church the ladies Of the various clubs
entertained with supper and May fes-
tivities. A number Of Abba political
candidates and Of Monroe county
were present and addressed the people
on the issues of the day. Editor Hor-
ace Barnes of the Republican was
present and spoke, also Sheriff Crit
fin and Attorney Price and few
others.
Rev. R. B. Namely was Buxton
visitor this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Jones Of Abba
were Buxton visitors Sunday to the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-22
Ancient Uses ~ Biooonourds.

Ancient Uses ~ Bioodnourds.
Although tho use Of bloodhound
~ tracking criminals still survives.
another ancient use of these dogs
seems to have died out Bloodhounda
we're at ono time often called upon
10 assist an army in the field, the
forces with which the earl OF ESSEX
suppressed the Irish rebellion In the
time of Elizabeth, for instance. being
accompanied by 800 dogs. In The Scot
fish clan feuds and the, wars between
ENGLAND and Scotland bloodhounds
we're regularly employed IN tracking
fugitive warriors, and both Wallace
and Bruce were hunted In this man
ner. Wallace Ia said to have bafilea
his pursuars by killing follower ant
leaving the corpse for tho hound K
and, while Bruce adopted the Tess
cruel plan OF wading some distance
down a stream and ascending = tres
which oyerhunE tho uatss. Z
A Chance for 4 Bargain. a
An Irishman who had begun to prao
hce photography went into shop 70
: purchase small bottle IN which 4
mix some Of his solutions Seeing one
he wanted. he asked the chemist how
much It would be. VEL. said the
shemist. st Will be t~op nee as It u
nut (. = you want anything n II, ! wor'
barge you for the bot.ts.' ~ Oh es 4:
4 AL rat. .put cork y Il Ell S3
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-22

SUNDAY SERVICES AT ASBURY
M. E. CHURCH. !.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-22

Miles Nervine, and began to improve
before I had finished the first bottle
until I was entirely cured"
.-- MRS. JOSEPH SNYDER
262 Hudson St., Tifin, Ohio.
Many remedies are recommended
for diseases of the nervous system
that fail to produce results because
they do not reach the seat of the
trouble. DR.. Miles Nervine has
proven its value in such cases so
many times that it is unnecessary
to make claims for it. You can
prove its merits for yourself by
getting a bottle of your druggist,
who will return the price if you
receive no benefit. 3
MILES MEDICAL CO., EIkhart, Ind.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-22
Chambeflain's Liniment.

This preparation is intended espe-
cially for rheumatism, lame back,
sprains and like ailments. 1t is a
favorite with people who are we'll &C
quainted with it's splendid qualities.
Mrs. Charles Tanner, Wabash, Ind,
says of it, 81 have found Chamber
lain's Liniment the best thing for
lame back and sprains I have ever
used. 1t works like charm and re-
lieves pain and soreness. 1t has been
used by others of my family as well
as myself for upwards of twenty
years. rs and so cent bottles. For
sale by all dealers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-22
Protective DsvisO.

when . telephone N1e II electro
oeatically charged the Telephone actf
q 1 condenser The winding serves
@ one plate Of the condenser. tht
frame OF the receiver as the dielectrt,
and the person who Is holding the re
ceiver to his ear as the other plate o
the condenser In order to prcveT
this condenser from dischara ~ I
through lie ps,spn a Iasrr-nap Invent
provide, 4 grau'iestt meta lie AZ ters5 Il y
\ he retei> ar, fftcs t.aIaet:? 81 rt,sss
saIne ~ d iii IN
X, ,dr 5SS}S, f9s III tx
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-22
success spiritually and financially.

success spiritually and financially.
Mrs. DR.. Townly of Muscatine is
visiting her niece, Mrs. Lula Bates,
on Bridge avenue. She attended SER
vices at Bethel A. M. E. church Sum
day with large number Of friends
across the river. .'a.
Mrs. Eugene Perkins mother-in-law
returned home to Quincy last Satur-
day, after caring for Mrs. Perkins
two weeks. Mrs. Perkins own mother
will now look after her. Mrs. Perkins
Is improving slowly.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-22
Sick Headache.

Mrs. A. L. LusE.s, East Rochester,
N. Y, was victim Of sick headache
and dependency, caused by q badly
weakened and debilitated condition Of
her stomach. when she began taking
Chamberlain's Tablets. She says, II
found them pleasant to take, also mild
and effective. In few weeks time
I was restored to my former good
health" For sale by all dealers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-22

-
was belfast with
nervous prostra-
ton. I had sink
ing spells, a cold.
clammy feeling
could not stand
t h 9 slightest
noise. At times
I would almost
fly to pieces;
stomach v cry
weak. My hus-
band insisted on
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-22
A Nervous Woman Finds
Relief From Suffering.

Women who suffer from extreme
nervousness, often endure much
suffering before finding any relief.
Mrs. Joseph Snyder, of Tifin, O.,
had such an experience, regarding
which she says:
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-22
A. M. E. church quarterly meeting

OuHuHy. NV I|-||| ~" 49,
Messrs. Wilburn Hawkins and Chas.
Davis were Ottumwa visitors one
evening Of this week. ..v.
On Saturday evening at the home
OF Mr.. s. E. Franklin about ten couple
were entertained, Mr.. s. E. Franklin
being host to the merry crowd Of
young L."ple. E.n'-.ta ~.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-22
ACTIVE WORKER
IN many FIELDS
eventtu| Career Of Major R.
R. jackson Noted. .
KNOWS HOW TO GET RESULTS
Man Who Sold Newspapers on Streets
Of Chicago When a Boy Wins Dis
function as q Legislator, Promoter Of
Big Business Enterprise, Secret So.
ciety Leader and Soldier.

ciety Leader and Soldier.
Chicago. Foremost among the young
men in Chicago who are making good
Is to be found Major II. r. Jackson Of
the uniform rank Of the knights of
Pythias of North and South America,
Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia.
He is charter member of the Eighth
regiment. national guard. and Is at
the head of the largest printing estab-
lishment operated by the race In this
city. ssa y
Major Jackson was born In Chicago
Sept. I. 1870. and received his early
education in the public and high
schools.
He obtained his early business train.
ing by working as newspaper mer.
chant. He sold papers Mt Harrison
and State streets nearly forty years
ago. and by this he was able to care
for his grandmother for number Of
years and at the same time attend
school. He also worked as an eleva-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-05
Drawing by Arthur L. Becher
CHAPTER XIX

.URA regretted her outburst with Nane,
now when regret was too late. She had
a prcscntiment that her lack Of tact, her
stupidity, as she named it, would bring
bad luck Of some sort. She seemed to feel
trouble hanging over her, like sword
suspended in the dark. Foolish, she
thought, to fancy that a girl like Vane,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-14
MeadowviIIe.


jeff Dadisman begin his sum-
mer normal school at White Oak
on Monday. There are several
students from a distance.
Misses Maude Miller and Ruby
Elliottgwere ssosping at Philippi
one dsy last we>
Mrs. America 4 Sppweth, of
near kerens, who&had Keen the
guest of her daughter: Mas. E.
C. Moore, for two weeks, seSarn-
ed to her home last Sunday.
Strother Harris and wife spent
Saturday and Sunday at the home
of the latter's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ham Strawderman.
Born, unto Mr.. and Mrs. Aldine
Polling. a few days ago, fine
girl.
Messrs. Reed and Sammy Eli
oft, G. G. Holsberry and Marcine
Elliott's little daughter attended
the show at Belington last week.
Wayne Phillips is now teaching
classes in vocal music at White
Oak and Central. A very large
crowd attended on Sunday night
at Central. The singing at White
Oak is conducted on Saturday
nights.
Talbot Chenoweth, Of Ran
dolph county, was the guest Of
| Mr.. and Mrs. E. C. Moore, last
Sunday. He brought his daugh-
ter, frankie, who will board at
E. C. Moore's and attend the
school at White Oak.
]. L. Johnson and wife spent
Sunday the guest at the home Of
Dolph Hudkins, near Rockford
Mrs. Geo. Wilson, who has been
having considerable trouble with
one Of her eyes, was at Clarks-
burg few days ago to receive
medical aid. For several days
she has been unable to see dis.
tinctly, but it is hoped she may
soon recover from the affection.
RAMBLER.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-14
Philippi, Route 3.

Mrs. Sarah E. Jones died at the
home of her brother John Bart
lett near Calhoun, last Wednes-
day evening and was buried in
the Chenoweth cemetery on
Thursday.
There will be a S. S. Rally at
Jerusalem next Sunday p. m.
Miss Fern Lohr, Of Kasson is
visiting her sister Mrs. D. G.
Polling.
B. Fl. Thompson and wife have
moved to Kernes.
Misses Opal Williamson and
Cornelia Thompson Messrs Reed
and Sammie Elliott were the guest
of Mrs. T. E. Williamson in Bel
ington last Sunday.
Rev. Doutt and family, OF
Meadowville were visiting at E.
T. Strawderman's Sunday last.
There will be singing at Silent
Grove Church nextSaturday night
by Prof. B. Strawderman..
Miss Iva Hicks, of near Kerns
was visiting at ]. L. Thompson
a few days last week.
WONDERER.