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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-16
CEDAR RAPIDS. IOWA.

The Missionary society meets on
Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at
the parsonage. One hour was devot-
ed to business and one hour for So
cial enjoyment. Ladies are requested
to bring their needle work. Mes
danes Lulu Horne and Matte Per-
kins will act as hostesses.
Mrs. Fern Cowaps IS out again,
utter. q long ilmess: MI Mn sss -'t1's"
Mrs. Flo Lavell is much improved
at this writing. >
Eaa Mr.. Elbridge Horne returned home
from Oltumwa, after a pleasant visit
with his mother, Mrs.. Henrietta
Horne.
On last Tuesday evening about
twenty-five friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Horace Flowers gathered at their
residence to help celebrate Mrs.
Flowers birthday anniversary. The
evening was we'll spent. A three
course luncheon was served by Mr..
Flowers and Madame Thorpe. The
guests departed at late hour, wish
ing Mrs. Flowers many more happy
birthdays.
Mr.. Cowans, student at Coe col
lege, spent the holidays with his
mother at Shenandoah, Iowa. He is
expected back this week to resume
his studies at Coe.
The A. M. E. Sunday school has
purchased fifty new song books for
both Sunday school and church. The
Sunday school and church are blessed
with some wide-awake workers.
Rev. w. B. Lowery and wife of
Fairfield returned to their home
after a pleasant visit with his moth,
er, Mrs. Lowery, on South Eighth
street East.
On last Sunday evening the Bethe1
A. M. E. choir gave a sacred concert
This concert has been looked forward
to with much anxiety. The concert
was simply grand and much credit
is due all of it's members.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-16

home of Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Bates last
week in honor Of the newly wed Mr..
and Mrs. Orpheus Cabbell. A nice
time was had by all.
Mr.. Frank Rhodes was a Mason
City visitor Monday.
Mrs. w. L. Jones, who has been
sick for some time, Is able to be up
and around again.
Mr.. Arthur Eaton still remains
very sick at the home of his wife's
mother, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Davis.
Master Cecil Brewton returned
home Monday morning from Des
Moines, where he has been visiting
the past week with his uncle and
aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. James Mitchell.
A party was given Monday evening
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Roy
Bates. 1t was Mr.. Bates 26th birth
day. All had a pleasant time.
Don't forget this week is a week
Of prayer at the church.
The Epworth League had a splen-
did meeting last Sunday Hope the
younger people will come out earlier.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-16
FORT MADISON NOTES.

The w. r. C. club will have a pub
lie installation next Thursday even-
ing at the Second Baptist church and
refreshments will be served.
Rev. j. w. Bowles was called to
Keokuk to preach the funeral of Mrs.
Belle Moore last week. +
Mrs. j. w. Eubanks is on the sick
list this week.
Mrs. Ambrose Jackson entertained
Mrs. E. J. Thomas at luncheon on
Wednesday. ~.
Mrs. Lucy Blackwell has returned
to her home at St. Joseph, Mo-, after
several weeks visit with her parents,
Rev. and Mrs. McClelland.
The White Rose club met with Mrs.
Archie Redd on Thursday afternoon.
After the business hour. and pro-
gram the hostess served three
course luncheon. '~. "
Mrs. E. j. Thomas has just re-
turned from visit in Chicago and
reports good time.
Rev. L. H. Owens, pastor of the A.
M. E. church, was called to Chicago
last week on account of his mothers
illness.
Mrs. E. H. Hoskins at sos West
Eleventh street entertained at 6
o'clock dinner Monday in honor Of
Mrs. Rachel Baker of Fairfield, Iowa,
and Mrs. E. J. Thomas Of Fort Mad
ison. T.
Mrs. Thomas while in Davenport
was the guest Of Mrs. Jane Young,
was guest of honor at 6 o'clock
dinner at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Moses Bush on Farnam street and to
breakfast at Mrs. Charles Gains
on Harrison street. T..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-16

Several Keokukians were present.
A social time that will not soon be
forgotten was enjoyed at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley South on
New Years night, in honor Of Mr..
Taylor Robson of Bellfower, Mo.
Don't embarrass yourself and your
correspondent by me making repeat
ed calls. Every subscriber ought to
know when their subscription is due,
so those who are in arrears please
remit and thus help to enable your
agent to purchase stamps, which you
know are quite necessary for the
transmission of news articles. Any
one desiring to pay or enter sub
scription telephone Red 1402.
Wishing you all bright and happy
new year, l remain yours for The
Bystander.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-16

/. w. Bess.
Mr.. James Lausha aad Miss Bertha
Smith were quietly married New
Years evening at the A. M. E.
church parsonage by Rev. l. w.
Bess. IL
The members Of the A. M. E.
church are rejoicing over the news
that they will soon move into their
new church. Rev.. /. w. Bess, who
has only been in Waterloo since con-
ference, is the pastor and is receiv-
ing many flattering remarks for the
success he has achieved.
Miss Eva M. Smith is the repre-
sentative for The Bystander and has
secured many subscriptions for same,
ard if you want the best Negro
newspaper in Iowa see her.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-16
MASON CITY NEWS.

We are very glad to report that
Mrs. Lacy Lewis is up and around
again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Banning entertained
Mr.. and Mrs. Renix and family for
Xmas dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Cabbell enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Bates for
Xmas dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Mitchell enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Brewton and
family and Mr.. and Mrs. Mastson
Stratton and Miss Velvia Stratton,
Mr.. s.. Stratton, Mr.. Roy and Eldee
Stratton for Xmas. All had an en-
joyable time. (
The stork visited the home of Mrs.
Matte Green last Saturday, leaving
fine baby girl. Mother and child
doing nicely.
Mrs. Leona Ewing was taken seri-
ously ill Friday. They were COM
PEELED to move her to the Story hos
pital, where an operation was per-
formed. She is doing nicely and was
moved to her home Tuesday evening.
Mrs Paul Scott very pleasantly en-
tertained the Ladies' Aid society at
her beautiful home on Third avenue.
A nice two-course luncheon was
served by the hostess. On account Of
the bad weather only a few Of tha
ladies were out. After very late
hour all departed for their homes,
declaring Mrs. Scott a pleasant en-
ltertainer. '...: sa ~. .,
| Mrs. Victor Wright and little
| daughter, accompanied by Mrs. FREQ
Wright, left Monday evening fol
Sioux City, where she will visit with
| her father for about ten days.
4 A surprise party was given at the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-16

-. CRAWFORD; Adam, Grace Humph-
rey; Ruth, Goldie Crolder; Esther,
Jessie Walker; Martha, Emma Jack
son; Electa, Alice Wolder; inner
warder, Mrs. Lowery; outside warder,
Mr.. Lowery; marshal, Nevada john
son; organist, Viola Crawford. After
the officers were installed refresh
ments We're served. Out of town
guests were Mrs. Ruth Bright, G. w.
NJ, Of Davenport, Iowa; Mrs. Harry
Horn, Mr.. S. B. Lowery, Mrs. Low
cry, Mrs. A. Jackson, MIR. and Mrs.
Milligan and Mrs. Robinson, all Of
Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A very delight
full time was had by all present.
Mrs. Harry Horn Of Cedar Rapids
stayed over for the ball given by the
Quo Vadis club January z, 1914.
While in the city she was the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. I. l.. Brown of TIP
Bromley street.
Miss Jessie Walker entertained at
Is o'clock dinner in honor Of Mrs.
Bright of Davenport, Iowa. Covers
were laid for fourteen. The table
was decorated with carnations and
the hostess was assisted in serving
by Mr.. David Crosswaite.
Mrs. Ella Howard has just re-
turned from a two weeks visit at
the home Of her daughter, Miss
Della Howard, of Davenport, Iowa.
Mr.. Moore of Ames, Iowa, was in
the city Sunday. While here he was
the guest of Mr.. Carl T. Brown.
Mrs. Grace Humphrey is planning
to give a patriotic concert February
II, 1914.
Mr.. Albert Greene of Toledo, Iowa,
Mr. Hamilton of Boone, Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Marshall, also of Boone,
Iowa, attended the dance January z.
Mr.. and Mrs. Orville Spots came
to the city January 1, 1914, from
Boone, Iowa. Mr.. and Mrs. Spots
were just married in the morning
and came here to live. Mr.. Spots
is employed at the Pilgrim hotel.
Mrs. Spots was formerly Mrs. Col
leen Starks.
Rev. Mote of Pennsylvania is in
the city as the guest of Rev. and
Mrs. J. Roman.
Miss Flora Gatlin of Omaha is at
the home Of Miss Jessie Walker.
Miss Gatlin expects to make her
home here.
Mr.. Harry Flippings is in the city
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry F'lippings, also to attend the
ball January Z, 1914. Mr. Flippings
lives at Ackley, Iowa.
Those on the sick list are Mrs.
Anna Harris, Mrs. Clara Waters,
Miss. Viola Crawford and little Glor-
enc Humphrey. All are improving.
- M Letia ReerfrU of Valley June
ton and children returned home Sat-
urday, after visiting her mother,
Mrs. J. Roman, during the holidays. =
Mrs. l. L. Brown entertained Miss
Flora Gatlin of Omaha and Miss
Jessie Walker on Sunday. 1t was
also Mrs. l. L. Browns birthday an
niversary.
Mr.. and Mrs. Suter entertained the
G. W. NJ. while in Marshalltown.
M. W. Grand Master John L..
Thompson will make his annual visit
to Eureka lodge, No. 20, A. F. & A..
NJ. Tuesday, January 13, and the
members are planning to entertain
him royalty.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-16

day. Mrs. Houston is one Of our
best cateresses In Rock Island.
The hair dressing parlors Of Mr..
and Mrs. Golden, Jr., are being re-
modelled and when finished will be
the finest in Rock Island.
Mr.. Dairy Travers and Miss Mary
Terry stole march on their friends
and were married Xmas eve. Success
to the happy couple. ''.. ','@
Mrs. John Slaughter remains quite
i'll at her home on Eighth street.
Mrs. Jennie Bradley has been very
sick, but is slowly improving. M IL
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-16

The Woman's Aid society held a
business meeting at the home Of Mrs.
Anna Lewis, 71O East fourteenth
street, January 9th. At the close Of
the meeting covers were laid.for nine.
A two-course luncheon was served.
All expressed themselves as having a
most enjoyable evening. Mrs. Mat
tie Brooks, 1923 Scarf street, will be
hostess at our next meeting, Janu-
ary 10th.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-16

Mr.. VIM. Jones entertained COM
pany Of friends last Friday evening
as a farewell courtesy for Miss Eva
lyn Kintchloe of Shelbina, Mo-, VINO
returned to her home Monday, after
an extended visit. It was 9:oo
luncheon favor at the Palace Sweet
and covers were laid for twenty-four'
The tables were beautifully decorat-
ed with patriotic colors. Short talks
from those present characterized the
after dinner hours. ~;
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-16

The Richard Allen Aid society en-
loved q social session on last Thurs
day evening at the residence OF Atty
and Mrs. S. Joe Brown. The, guests
for the most part included those per-
sons who assisted Mrs. Brown IN
the bazaar given in November for the
benefit Of the social science depart
ment of the National Association OF
Colored Women. One of the prlncl-
pal features Of the evening was
program in which the following per-
sons responded, Mrs. S. c. Phillips OF
Holly Springs, Miss, and Mrs. S. N
Gowen Of Wastika, Ill.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-16

The Intellectual Improvement club
met at the home Of Mrs. S. Joe Brown
last Friday After the general "ou-
tine of business the newly elected Of
ficers were installed by Mrs. John
Wilkinson. An interesting talk was
made by Mrs. J. H. McClain, the re-
tiring president, after which Mrs.
F p. Johnson, the newly elected pres
ident,, made some interesting re-
marks. The club adjourned to meet
with Mrs. Harvey Brown Refresh
ments were served by the hostess.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-16
BURLINGTON. IOWA.

WauCH WeetlHS was ODScIscu idsI
Wednesday evening at the A. M. E.
church and was we'll attended by the
citizens of Burlington.
An oyster supper will be given at
the A. M. E. church Thursday even
ing by the members of the choir.
Everybody is cordially invited.
News has reached our city that
Mrs. jeanette Earle, formerly Of
Burlington, but who left the city a
short while ago for Quincy, ILL.,. was
united in marriage to Mr.. James
Stewart Of Kansas City, Mo-, recent
ly. The happy couple have the best
wishes of their many friends Of
Burlington.
Mr.. Thomas Saunders of Des
Moines, Iowa, is the guest Of his
brother, Mr.. Alex Saunders, of this
city.
Mr.. Mcdowell, citizen of Burling-
ton, who for some time has taken
great interest in the church work,
solicited among the people of the city
and succeeded in raising neat little
purse of eleven dollars, and it was
presented to the pastor, Rev. B. R.
Penn, and family as an Xmas gift,
which was greatly appreciated.
Mrs. Sarah Leavingston and daugh-
ter, also her little grandson of Frank
ford, NO., spent the holidays with
Mrs. Emma Earle, sister Of the
former. They were accompanied by
Mr.. David Small, who visited short
while in the city, after which he left
for Monmouth, ILL.,, for visit with
his parents.
Mrs. Rena Toller is i'll at her home
on South Main street.
Mrs. Katie Boyd, who has been i'll
for some time, is slowly improving.
Mrs. Frank Matthews has returned
from her visit in Clarinda, Iowa.
Mrs. Sarah Dickson, who has been
visiting with relatives in Louisiana,
Mo-, has returned to her home in this
city.
Mr.. John Ross of Monmouth, ILL.,,
left for his home Monday, after WIS.,
iting his sister, Mrs. Emma Earle,
of this city.
Mrs. Fannie Parker, who has been
ill at her home on South Ninth street.
is better at this writing.
Mr. Alex Saunders entertained a
company Of young people Monday
evening at the home of Mrs. Leslie
on South Main street in honor Of his
brother, Mr.. Thomas Saunders of
Des Moines. Music and dancing was
the feature Of the evening, after
which covers were laid for the entire
company TO an elaborate turkey din.
ner. At late hour all returned tc
their many homes, reporting Mr.
Saunders a royal entertainer.
Mr.. A. Boyd has returned to his
employment in Memphis, Tenn.
Mrs. Peter King is i'll at her home
on Leebrick street.
Mr.. Thomas Whale, who has beer
confined at the Burlington hospital
is able to be out again.
| Mrs. Emmet Clay is on the sicl
list this week.
| A surprise donation was given tt
the pastor and family last Wednes
day evening by members and friend!
of the church.
| Eleven little friends of Maste:
Floyd Pleasant gave surprise part.
! Tuesday afternoon, January 6, 1914
in honor of his 18th birthday. Man.
presents were received by the littl
guest as a remembrance Of tn
event. All enjoyed jolly time.
Mrs. Ella White visited her daugh
ter, Mrs. Weldon of Keokuk, las
week, and while there the stork Wis
tied the home and left little grand
daughter, who came to gladden. th
hearts Of the parents.
Mrs. Florence Powell is on the sic
list this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-16
MARsHALLTOWN ITEMS.

Excelsior chapter, No. Ii, y. +. 81
installed their officers for the year
Of 1914 on January 6 as follows: w.
NJ, Addie Suter; A. N, Sadie Warn;
Con-, Amelia Brown; A. Con-, Viola
Crawford; secretary, Vida Warn;
treasurer, Emma Flippings; chap
lain, Emma Jackson; W. patron, ".
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-16
WASHINGTON, IOWA, NOTES.

Theo. Turner and wife were visi-
tors with relatives at Oskaloosa and
Ottumwa during the holidays.
Little Miss Dorcas Bell spent the
holidays with friends in Oskaloosa.
Since coming home she has been sick,
but is getting better. = IA
Y John Spencer ,of Grinneli,s brother
of Horace Spencer, spent several
days at the Spencer home last week.
John is wide awake and in the "ship"
of progression, and while here at an
informal reception rendered him de-
livered very strong speech advocat-
ing unity and concentration Of the
energy and forces of the race to the
one great end-accumulation-and
therefore demanding recognition
along all lines. He also spoke of the
project of promoters of the Masonic
Temple association, an Incorporated
body Of the race at Des Moines that
has purchased a business site and is
now selling shares, and he, as agent,
sold quite few shares while here
and has a good prospect for more.
The writer considers it a good thing
,, and urges everyone to take some
stock. Not all who wished had the
opportunity to hear or of talking with
Mr.. Spencer on the project, so he will
have to come again and finish. ..,
Miss Helen Motifs has accepted
position as stenographer to DR.. Luel-
la Shaw, very prominent physician
for chronic diseases of women. Helen
has just completed her school work
and steps out into the professional
world at once and into good, lucra-
, tive position.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Taylor of South
| Rock Island, ILL.,, spent holiday va
cation at the A. l.. Hall home.
The many friends here Of Mr. Wal
ter Birney regret that he is i'll and
hope fo rhis speedy recovery.
Begin the new year right and COM
mence now to prepare for the COM
ing of The Bystander collector. 1t
will not be long before he will call
on you, so be prepared to pay. u *
There is an epidemic raging here
in the form Of chickenpox or mild
form of smallpox and it has caught
few of our people. The A. l.. Hall
family have been quarantined, While
Samuel and Raymond were battling
with it. Philip and James Rushing
are sick and the Cecile home is quar-
antined. Mr.. Hayes Crayton is SICK
at his country home three miles east
of Washington. =.
Cards announcing The marriage OF
Mr.. VIM. Greenuay of Muscatine and
Mrs. Dora Rice of Omaha, Neb., have
been received by friends, who Sotfe1
congratulations. The "newly weds'
will reside in Muscatine. 1851.
Mrs. Jos. Daniels, daughters Alma
} and Beatrice, and son, Arlington, arr
recovering from their recent sickness
Joe says he knows now how to d.
} housework, as he has had to do it to-
three weeks. ... .aa.
MIR. and Mrs. Willis Turner enter
tanned at Christmas dinf< s5s
: lily reunion Mr.. and Mrs. siir.
Green and Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Lewis
= and children of this city, Mr.. AM
/. Mrs. Walker and children Of Knox
t vile, Iowa, and Mrs. Betsy Jones
$ And on New Years Mr.. and Mrs
!. Tom Lewis entertained the same per
e sons at dinner at their home in tn
Y country. A nice time was reporte
e at each place.
t. Word was received here by friend
d Of the illness Of Miles Shelton AZ hi
: home in Chicago. It is to be hope
S it is nothing serious. ",
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-16

At the meeting Of the Bridge club
Thursday evening with Miss Gertrude
Hyde the following ofiicers were
elected: President, Mrs. Harry Sey-
mour; vice president, Mrs. Carrie
Stone; secretary, Miss Adah Hyde;
treasurer, Mrs. Louise Gray; report
er, Miss Gertrude Hyde. Refresh
ments were served.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-16

The Wednesday, Night club met
with Mrs. Harry Seymour. The
game Of bridge was played and prize
awarded to Miss Adah Hyde. Re-
freshments were served and the club
will meet next wee kwith Mrs. Edith
StraWthers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-16

F Be Il resolved that we, the mem
bers of independence lodge, No. a, X.
Of p, seeing that it has pleased the
Almighty God to take from us our
brother, Luther Moody, wish to ex-
tend our heartfelt sympathy to his
widowed wife, Mrs. Bessie Moody,
and to all other Of his bereaved rela-
tives and friends. -. w.,
May the Lord bless and keep you
all forever. ..s
Done by order of Independence
hdge, No. 4, K. of P, OF East Des
Moines, Iowa. b.. ~, .
George Henry, c. c. ~
IL Robert Couch, V. c. ...,..
c. E. Trent, M. of. W.
Richard White, P. s,.a. .r.~
,.S Ben Manuel, M. Of F. 4
w. w. Ewing, X. Of Il. & s.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-16

Mrs. Pearl Thompson was hostess
Monday evening to the members Of
the Mary Church Terrell club. After
the installation of officers the MEM
bers held a review Of English litera-
ture. Refreshments were served.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-16

Here is q list of letters held at The
Bystander office that have not been
called for: Mrs. Nettie Riley, Miss
Mayrie Bell, Mrs. Birdie Wells and
Mrs. Nancy Hart, all of Des Moines.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-16

Mrs. Bryant Carr of 1929 School
street very delightfully."- entertained
Mrs. Chas. Comley Of Webster City,
Iowa, and daughter, Mrs. Edith
Strawthers, of this city at breakfast
Sunday morning. !
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-16

Mrs. Ruth B. Bright, G. W. M. of
O. +. S., will make her official visit
to Princess Zorah chapter on next Fri
day, January %. All members are
requested to be present at 8 o'clock.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-16

Those who went to Mason City to set
up a new Masonic lodge Wednesday
were John L. Thompson, 5. Joe Brown,
H.. E Jacobs, DR.. A. j. Booker and
James B. Mitchell.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-16

Mrs. Ruth s. Bright Of Davenport,
Grand Worthy Matron of Electa Grand
Chapter Of Iowa O E. S. will make her
official visit to Princess Oziel Chapter
No. 9 on next Thursday evening.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-16

Misa- Mabel Morgan of Sioux City
who ID attending the State University
at lows City, isN in our city spending
the holidays, the guest of Mrs. Geo.
w.. Wells of Highland Park.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-16
CITY NEWS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Jackson Of 1915 Nc
Cormick street are the proud parents
of a fine baby girl, born Wednesday,
January 14th. Mother and child are
doing nicely
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-12-23

reputation at San Francisco eight
years ago. He had coEmand Of the
military forces which policed the city
after the earthquake and fire.
When an avarlcious baker demand.
ed % cents a loaf for bread and people
we're starving. a husky regular with
a musket on his shoulder announced:
Bread is > cents a loaf in this
shop"
And that was what il was. Fun
ston's quick executive ability prevent
ed hunger and it also prevented an
outbreak of disease. He enforced
rigid rules. He stopped pilfering and
subdued the small army of criminals
who had come TO light to prey upon
helpless people.
Funston is full of iniatiive and en-
terprise and the folks here at home
will know that wherever he and his
brigade Of 5000 regulars are in Mex
leo, there will be no loaiiing on the
job.-Philadelphia Public Ledger.
General Funston has within the pas
few days been promoted to the ranl
of major general.
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SOME FACTS ON FUNSTON.

General Frederick Funston, who
commands the brigade Of regulars tina.
are on their way to Vera Cruz, came
into the world spotlight on two pre-.
vious occasions. He captured the Fill.
Pine insurgents leader, Aguinaldo, by
a clever ruse which raised a question
Of military ethics.
Aguinaldo had eluded the American
army for couple Of years, although
the chase was often very hot Through
friendly Filipinos General Funston dis.
covered Aguinaldo's hiding place in a
remote part of Luzon and he asked
permission OF the American command
er to capture him.
This was done by pretending that
the friendly Filipinos were coming to
Aguinaldo with achievements and
with couple of American prisoners
Funston was to play the part of pris
oner
After a terrible journey Funston's
little band reached the Filipino rebels
mountain home and when admitted tC
the chieftain's presence, Funston
made him a prisoner, Aguinaldo was
so overcome by the surprise of the
thing he nearly tainted.
was in London when this happened
and / read in the Times a long article
praising Funston's strategem and urg
ing English officers 10 emulate his
example and capture the Boer General
De Wet, who was giving the British
troops much trouble at that time.
General Funston made an excellent