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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-16

vice presidents-Virginia, II. l.. Barco,
D. D.; District of Columbia. w. j.
Howard, D. D.: Pennsylvania. O. s.
Simms, D. D.: Maryland, Rev. A. B.
Calls; New Jersey. Rev e. D. Sam
uels: Tennessee. G. FL. johnson. D. D.;
North Carolina. DR.. W. T. Coleman;
New York. w. NJ Moss. D. D.; record.
ing secretary. A. W. Pegues. Ph. D.;
corresponding secretary. W.. NJ. Alex.
ander, b. D.: statistician, G. E. Reid,
D. D.; auditor, A. A. Graham, D. D;
treasurer. Rev j. Fl. Hughes.l The ex'
ecutive board consists Of A. Binga. D.
O.;W. T. Johnson, d. D.; W. FL. Stokes,
D. D.; j. E.. Jones, d. D.; Brother T. 9.
Walker, Rev. NJ. G. Rux, z. D. Lewis,
d. D.; DR.. A. NJ. Moore, N. F. Roberts,
d. D.; r. V. Peyton, D. D.; G. G. Som.
erville. D. D.; G. D. Wharton, D. D.;
P. F. Morris, D. D.; A. B. Vincent. D.
D.: G. w. Goode, D. D.: Brother w. P.
Epps. j. n. Boone, D. D.; Rev. 81. V.
Washington. Rev. F. G. Campbell. Rev.
E. e. Kicks and j. NJ. Waldron, D. D.
The Woman's Auxiliary, which meets
Thursday, Sept. 3, has the following Of
ficers: Mrs.. l.. A. Hope, Richmond,
Va, honorary president; Mrs. J. Il.
Randolph, Washington. president; Mrs,
G.. O. Bullock, Winston Salem. N. c.,
recording secretary; Mrs. Anna L. Nc
Grim. Baltimore. recording secretary;
Mrs. j. H. Blackwell, South Richmond,
Va, treasurer, and Mrs. G. P. Shep-
herd, Winston-Salem, N. G., president
Of the executive board.
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genuine leather case by the Willing
Workers club Of the church. Mrs
L. o. Smith made the presentation
speech. in most fitting manner.
Rev. T. B. Stovall, pastor Of St
Peters A. M. E. church, filled the
pulpit both morning and evening
Sunday.
The Lee Sewing Circle will meet
Wednesday afternoon at the resi-
dence Of Mrs. Mamie Donaldson.
Mrs. Mamie Donaldson expects to
leave Thursday morning for weeks
visit in Chicago.
Mrs. I. L. Britton, who has. been
visiting for the last two months in
indianapolis, Indiana, is expected
home next week.
Next Sunday is quarterly meeting
at st. James A. NJ. E. church. Rev.
H. p. Jones viii preach the sacra-
mental sermon at 8 pm. 49,,
Miss NJ. E. Prewitt, who has been
seriously i'll at the city hospital, is
able to sit up. ... @.o.
Mrs. John Wright Of Eleventh ave-
nue. So. is visiting in Chicago.
The Willing Workers club meets
with Mrs. May Collins Of Fifth ave-
nue. So. Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Edward Hammond is some
better at this writing.
There are so many Iowans in, Min
neapolis am sure their friends would
like to hear from them weekly
through The Bystander. The CORE
spondent would be glad to get your
news. Just telephone or write Col
fax 242 or 1914 Fourth evenue So.
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pertinent FACTS FOR COMPARE.
QNk

Appropriations by democratic con-
gress now, one billion dollars. That
is SO for each person in United
States, - ,,.,, LIMA
Excess over Republican appropria.
lions 100 millions. That is 81 per
capita. 49,. ,..Y,,sa
Pork bill and other administration
measures proposed would have added
another 81 per capita. .>$G-
"War tax" to make up tariff deficit
good for another 81 per capita. 3D..
The capitol extension tax is only
20 cents each on an average. ., o..
Democratic policies practically ap'
piled by the chosen leaders Of the
democratic party have already cost
the people of Iowa nearly as much as
the entire state tax levied by the
state executive council. The demo.
cratic idea Of ECONOMY" practically
applied would have cost Iowa people,
but for republican obstruction, far
more than the entire state taxation
And the democratic idea Of taxation
means imposition of an additional ia:
five times greater than the entire capt.
toll extension tax. .~- .,,..., ...
Messrs. Connolly, Hamilton, Myers,
ct al, who are glib with promises
about economy and lower taxes and
fewer offices stand for what q demo
cratic administration fully clothed
with power IL actually doing. Messrs
Cummins, Clarke, Harding, Brown Al
len, Shaw, Cosson. Wilson, Thorne and
eleven good republican candidates fol
congress are sqaarely opposed to the
democratic idea Of use Of the money
,,f the Taxpayers. @...a.' y. ~.
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LOTT CAREY CONVENTION.
Foreign Missien Body Meets IN RAJ
Isiah, N. c., Sept. 2.

Fersisn Mission Body Meets IN RAJ
leigh, N. c., Sept. 2.
Raleigh. N. C.-Great preparations
are being made for the annual session
Of the Lott Carey foreign mission con-
vention, which conyenes In First
Baptist church In. this city Wednes.
day. Sept. 2. Besides hearing addresses
from prominent church workers, the
convention will endeavor to raise $40.
600 with which to continue the success
fcl missionary and educational work
that 1t is now carrying on in West
Africa. A school and mission house
is now being erected in the interior
Of Monrovia. and it is expected that
1t will be ready for occupancy within
: few months. ..
The following from the Rev. w. a.
Thomas to the Rev. DR.. w. NJ. Alex
ander of Baltimore, corresponding
secretary Of the convention. gives a
slight idea Of the work being done
under the auspices Of the convention.
DR.. Thomas says: 1.-The Rev. J. o.
Hayes Is faithfully assisting in the
new work. and the Rev. G., D. Gayle
is looking after the making Of cement
blocks for the new building. Without
them we would find it difficult to move
along with the work as successfully
as we are. 1t takes much time and
patience to build in this country, where
there, are no railroads and practically
no other kind Of roads. Only those
who have had the actual experience Of
erecting buildings in Africa can know
the, difficulties attached to such work.
The Rev. G. g. Boone is our medical
missionary" ,.-
Among the features Of the session
here will be the annual address Of the
president, the Rev. c. s. Brown Of
Winston-Salem, N. c., and a detailed
report by DR.. Alexander the CORE
spending secretary. on the work done
and the needs Of the convention. The
convention was organized sixteen years
ago and has raised over $4,000 for
missionary and educational work in
west Africa. A large part of the bur-
Den of the work has fallen upon the
shoulders of the Rev. DR.. Alexander.
who has filed the Office Of correspond
ing secretary since the convention was
organized.
- The present officers of the convention
are: President. c. S. Brown. D. d.;
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-16
MACON, MO-, NEWS.

Quite a number of Macon people
attended the conference in Moberly
Sunday. ..-
Macon is enjoying very hot wealth
er.
We are glad to see Mrs. S. -Sher-
wood out again, after a very serious
spell of illness. -e.~
Miss Virginia Ancell and Darling
ton Austin left Saturday night for
Omaha, Neb., for an indefinite stay.
Preston Wright, Ewell Clark and
Charles jackson spent Sunday in
Moberly. 5e...
We are glad to have Rev. G. W.
Cross back again for another years
work. 3d. r<,z....--
Rev. B, P. E. Gales and daughter
Edna, have returned from a visit in
Evanston, III. :.
We are glad to have Western col
lege open in our city again, as we
are expecting a large attendance this
year. sd. AL, =.
M. Raymond Houston is expected
home tonight from Rock Island and
Quincy, III. 5fs
Mr., and Mrs, Babe Houston have
returned from . two weeks stay in
Kansas City. i. z.4.. - ;. :.
Eddie Durdon remains very sick
at his home. ,.@sa>.s.= ....a.. 20.
"A Mrs. H. C. Clark spent Sunday u
Moberly. She reports q pleasant
time. .G, Ike.
] The following are in St. Louis Wis
ting: May Burton, Aleata Pleasant
Mamie Jackson and Mabel Finney.
Corinne Pickett returned Sunday
night to resume her studies at West,
ern college.
William Crag was the guest OF Miss
Carrie Pettis on Monday.
Rev. II. Burbridge passed through
Macon on Monday for Chillieothe
wherehe has taken charge OF the
church &. .
Miss Lucille Harris will leave the
last Of tie month TO attend 81. Paul's
4 business school. We wish her much
success. 5s3
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-16
Branch Work Of National Associate

Branch Work Of National Association.
The Portland (Ore.) branch of the Ma
tional Association For, the Advance
ment Of Colored People is stirring up
much interest in the work among both
the, colored and white people in Port
land. The branch has held two very
profitable meetings during the month
Of August. One Of the judges of the
circuit court has been invited to deliver
the principal address at the public
meeting TO be held the latter part Of
August. The bra nch recently received
very encouraging letter from Mrs.
Nettie j.. Asberry. organizer, with
headquarters at,Tacoma. Wash. 49,, x
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-16
Why. Not Publish Il:

When you want a fact to :'ccGii-.e
generally known, the right way IS TO
publish it. Mrs. Joseph Kallans, Peru,
Ind, was troubled with belching, sour
stomach and frequent headaches. She
writes, Il feel it my duty to tell 9th
ers what Chamberlain Tablets have
done for me. They have helped my
digestion and regulated my bowels.
Since using them I have been entirely
well.v Fog sale ~ an dealers.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MINI.

MI. and Mrs. w. NJ. Hyde enter
tanned MI. Frank Lowe Of ST Pau,
Minn., at Sunday dinner.
The reception given at ST. Peters
sA. N. e. church Friday evening for
sths outgoing and Incoming pastors
wss largely attended. Rev. E.A @.
Jackson Mas presented with a gep-
tl4a,an,s folding travelling set in 4
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-16
ONE OF THE GREAT MEN.

1T you will get the candid opinion
Of any hundred men At the national
capital al to who are the Ave greatest
men in Congress, you will find on ev-
cry list the name Of Senator Cummins
Of Iowa. They will differ as to the
order in which they shall be placed,
but Cummins' name will be included
on every Judge J. H. Hender-
son.; commerce counsel. after a visit
in Washington. sh. #
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sEHo , 70 IOWA.

Let there be no misunderstanding
Cummins ii the senate recognizes the
people Of Iowa as his constituents. not
the voters Of New Jersey. and he will
do what the people Of Iowa want him,
to do not what someone from the At
lantic ,seacoast may decide he should
do. In this he differs greatly from his
onponent. 3t5y w.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-16
It Always Does the Work,

Il 1t Always Does the Work,
like Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy better than any other writes r.
E. Roberts, Homer City, Pa. II have
taken it off and on for years and it
has never failed to give the desired
results" For sale by all dealers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-10-16
81. PAUL BUDGETARIAN.

Miss Helen Covington, long anc
patient sufferer Of tuberculosis, pass
ed peacefully away at, the city hospi.
tai Sunday. morning, where she had
been confined about three months
She had no relatives in the city and
all arrangements for her funeral
were managed by her friend, Mrs
Mary Hatcher. Her remains we're
laid in state at St James A. M. T.
church Tuesday morning until $3.50 p,
m. when the last sad rites were said
over her by her pastor, Rev. Jones
The floral tributes were beautiful
She was laid to rest in Oakland Gem
etery. Peace be to her ashes.
Be sure and attend the pageant
parade Of Negro women in history at
ST. James A. ME. church Tuesday
evening, October 10th. Benefit Of
. Crispus Attacks orphanage and old
folks home. &C.,
The Federated clubs of our city
will give reception in honor Of Mrs.
Victoria Clay Haley Of st. Louis on
Friday evening, October 9th, at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
; High. " -.., a.
The members of the Hikers clubs
hiked almost to McCarron's lake Sat-
urday afternoon and hiked back, a
distance of about six miles. 4
The Kings Daughters Charity club
met at the residence of Mrs. Natine
johnson on Monday afternoon. A
large number of the members and
several visitors were present. The
club donated to the Crispus Attacks
Home one dozen pillow slips, all home
made. After the regular routine of
business delicious refreshments were
served, after which they adjourned.
Mrs. Gertrude Barber has returned
home from Anolka much improved in
health.
4 committee meeting to arrange
for the meeting Of the Literary and
Social society Of Pilgrim Baptist
church was held Monday afternoon
a. the home of Mrs. VIM. Hood.
Mrs. Geo. Duckett, who has been
visiting her mother in Canada, is ex-
pected to return home Wednesday.
Pilgrim Baptist church has extend
ed call to Rev. Muriel Of Peoria,
Ill. The Rev. cannot be here for at
least three months
: Mr.. s. S. Fur of Newport News,
Va, is in the city stopping at Mr..
Thos. r. Morgan's residence on
!: Charles street.
:. Miss Florence Robinson left Mon
DAY morning for her fathers claim in
Canada.
Prof. Clarence Cameron White, the
celebrated violinist, will appear in
high class recital at st. James
church on the 21st inst. He is to be
assisted by local talent. Admission,
SO cents. Under the auspices of the
.Hikers club.
. The Self Culture club will resume
their meetings for, the winter begin
ming Wednesday, October. 18th, with
a meeting at the, home of Mrs.
Lautha Scott of Central avenue.
Mrs. Thedd Lawrence has returned
home from visit to Chicago and
Afler points.
Mrs. Bette Jones left Tuesday
night for q three weeks visit in Chi
csgo.
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More Than Enough is Too Much.

To maintain health, q mature man
or woman needs just enough food to
repair the waste and supply energy
and body heat. The habitual con-
sumption Of more food than is neces-
sary for these purposes is the prime
cause of stomach troubles, rheuma-
tism and disorders of the kidpeys. If
troubled with indigestion, revise your
diet, let reason and not appetite con-
troll and take few doses of Cham
berlain's Tablets and you will soon
be all right again. For sale by all
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important Meeting Of the sapti.ts.

important Meeting Of the eaptists. d.
The national Baptist convention,
which Is to hold it's thirty-fonrth an
nual meeting in Philadelphia for FIVE
days beginning Wednesday. Sept. D. Is
the largest organized body Of the de-
nomination in America among OF,
people. The sessions will he held In
Convention hall on Broad street. The
Rev. DR.. William Parks. pastor OF the
Union Baptist church. Is .chai:::.An OF
the general local committee Of srcangr.
ments. ri ak Eli t&s5as>ss .s,fif.. : .[Fy'
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J. For Chapped Skin.

Chapped skin, whether on the hands
or face, may be cured in one night by
applying Chamberlain's Salve. It is
also uneaualed for sore nipples,
burns and scalds. For sale by all
dealers. \. x. VI ss FIJI
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Y. Ai@HAMlLToN IDEA.

"John T. Hamilton. candidate of the
Little 1owans.' Tor. governor, is con.
Armed "wet. 50 wet is he Mat he
rents building for saloon purposes
Grundy Republic 1ists y NJ
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Toned Up Whole System,

"Chamberlain's Tablets have done
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Spencerport, N. Y. II used several
bottles Of these tablets a few months
ago. They rot only cured me Of bill
.ious attacks, sick headaches and that
tired out feeling, but toned up my
whole system" For sale by air deal
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The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-12-17
NOEL.

After an illness of several months
Mr.. w. L. Noel died at his home in
Buckeye, Tuesday evening, at six
O'Clock.
He was familiarly known as BILLY
Noel" and will be missed by host of
friends in town and his home section.
He was born and reared near where he
died, being the son of Squire R. A.
Noel and Patsy Burton.
When quite young he married Miss
Lora Ray, who together with eight
children survive him.
Mr.. Noel was forty six years old the
seventh of last July. From his early
youth he was member of the Baptist
church. After short services at the
grave he was buried in the Lancaster
cemetery today, the funeral services
being conducted by Rev. j. w. Beagle.
The Record joins the friends of the
family in extending sympathy to the
bereaved widow and children.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-12-17

Christmas began with music when
heavens choir sang it IN Bethlehem
two thousand years ago. Earth caught
the glad refrain, and has been chant
ing Christmas carols ever since.
Christmas-tide comes in with Merry
Christmas" greetings and goes out
with Happy New Year" benedlctions.
Surely if Christmas means so much
Christ means more aid we should be
guarded against making more of Christ
mas than of Christ, more of the gift
than the giver. This being true, care
should be taken to observe Christ's
birthday in an appropriate way.
If on your birthday, gifts were given
to all your friends and no gift to your
self, would it gladden. your heart? If
not, then why should our Lords heart
be gladdened under such treatment?
Previous to twenty five years ago
most Bible schools had what might be
called Getting Christmas. The
Christmas tree was hung with presents,
some from teacher to class and the
reverse, others from people to pastor
and from friend to friend. Little
thought was given to the poor that are
with US always and still less was that
of giving to Christ as birthday offer.
ing. But the new service, "White
Gifts for the KInpD is changing this
old order of things by providing three
all-important gifts, first-SELF-, second,
SERVICE, and third, SUBSTANCE.
Let each of us do what we can tt
change the Getting Christina" into
Giving Christina" for then, anC
then only, can Christ look upon Christ
mas as His birthday. Above all things
let US remember that it is mot wha
we give but what we share. for the
gift without the giver is bare"
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-12-17
We NEED IT AS
NEVER BEFORE,

Never did the world need Christmas,
with all its strength and power and
beauty and its gentleness and its char
ity, as it needs it today. The Christ
mas chimes will ring from the cathe.
dral at Rheims, as we'll as from St.
Paul's. That is the beauty of Christ
mas; it cannot be destroyed; its cul
ture cannot be overthrow. 1t is an
ever-present memory and a never
dying hope. The first Christmas carol
was "Peace on earth; good will to
men,"
Keep bright these fires of hope and
faith. Light all the candles upon the
Christmas tree. For a moment let the
children, at least, forget the darkness
that covers half of Europe, and let
them know that not war itself can
postpone the coming of the Christmas
morn, with all of its surprises and its
joys, affection and its delight. For
every Christmas is a well-spring of
strength and beauty and glory, hasten
ing the time when the lighted candles
in each separate home shall make bright
the remotest corners of the earth.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-12-17
PAY YOUR TAXES.

At the last meeting of the city coun-
ell Mr.. Heron was instructed to have
complete list of all paid and unpaid
taxes by the next meeting night, which
will be the first Monday night in JAN
uary, that the entire list may be read
before the council and those not having
paid by that time will be advertised
besides paying the usual penalty. A
good many are still in arrears with
their water rent, which must be paid
or the water will be- shut off. Mr..
Heron has been very lenient with the
tax payers, in fact too much so, until
now that patience has ceased to be a
virtue, you must pay your taxes and
water rent, or suffer the humility of
having your home advertised. The
city is in dire need of this money and
should be paid at once to avoid the
extreme measure that the council will
take at its next meeting.