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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-10
AMEs,. IOWA, JOTTINGS.

Ames, the home of the well known
Iowa State College, has number Of
colored people added to its population
this year. Many of whom are stu
dents of the college and are all well
respected young people and progress
ing nicely in their school work.
Mr.. Edwin Cater gave stag din
ner last Sunday to a few Of his
friends. Those present were Walter
Madison, H. Ramirez, r. Hamilton, E.
Moore and F. Bledsoe. - 49, :
Mr.. G. w. Williams, who has been
employed in the city for some time,
has returned to his home in Des
Moines. %@ " }
Miss Myrtle Brown expects to leave
soon for Chicago for an indefinite
length Of time. I; #s>s %
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Cater, Miss
Myrtle Brown, Mr.. Riley Hamilton
and Mr.. Hipoleto Ramirez attended
church in Boone on Sunday evening.
After services they were entertained
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred An
thony until train time. Aslovely time
is reported. 5;S5, MI
Mrs. p. H. Cater and daughters
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ROCK ISLAND, ILL.

Miss Mabel Brown, who has been
very sick, is able to be up and about.
On Friday, November 26, occurred
the death of Lucia Duncan, who was
respected citizen of this city. Mrs.
Duncan was a member Of the A. M.
E. church and also of several lodges.
She leaves to mourn her loss two sons
and a sister. Mrs. Duncan was 4 wo-
man of rare good common sense. She
was a woman from whom all could
get good advice. - ,s
Mr.. Hutchinson, field secretary Of
Tuskegee Institute, is in our city.
Rock Island is Mr.. Hutchinson's head
quarters.
The junior choir Of the Methodist
church appeared before the public for
the first time decked out in their new
robes. They made great impression
on all present. 80:
DR.. c. S. Davis has purchased a fine
auto. Those who expected him to
buy a Ford were keenly disappointed,
for his auto is an Overland.
Sunday was quarterly meeting at
the Methodist church. A large crowd
was present. Rev. Boyd of Moline
preached an eloquent sermon.
Mrs. Rev. D. Turner Cary preached
a stirring evangelistic sermon Sum
day night to a packed house.
Madame D. Turner Carey is still
conducting evangelistic services at
the A. M. E. church.
Mrs. Bradley is much better at this
writing. s.-.>n
Earl Brown has recovered sufi-
GENTLY from his illness to attend
school. - 4g4. "
The Christian Endeavor League is
doing nicely. The topic for next Sum
day is "The Reasonableness and
Value Of the Allen Christian Endeav-
or Pledge" Psalms 61:1-8.
Mrs. r. c. Campbell is very sick.
We hope she will soon be able to be
about. M. ..5., h. D
Mr.. Lambert is still very i'll.
The junior choir of the Mckinley
Baptist church IS getting along
nicely. .s.s
The quarterly conference met Mon
day night at the Wayman Chapel A.
M. E. church. Rev. I. N. Daniels pre-
sided. He said that it was the best
and the most interesting quarterly
conference that he had ever attended
ir this city. The trustees have raised
more money under Rev. R. C. Camp
bells pastorage than any other. He
has let the people for the first time
in six years elect the trustees. He
has done great deal to put the
church back into good standing with
the conference and the white friends
of it. The presiding elder praised
Rev. Campbell for his sincere efforts
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sFHE cKIsIs MISTAKE,

The December number Of the
Crisis, monthly magazine published
under the auspices Of the National
Association for the Advancement Of
Colored People in New York, made an
unwarranted attack upon the life
work and aim of the late DR.. Booker
T. Washington by its editor, Mr.. Du
,Bois in an editorial on the death of
DR.. Washington. He says, after pay
ing some complimentaries: ION the
other hand there can be no doubt of
Mr.. Washington's mistakes and short
coimngs. He never adequately grasp
ed the growing bonds of politics and
industry" "On the other
hand, in stern justice, we must lay on
the soul of this man heavy RESPONSE
bility for the consummation of Negro
disfranchisement, the decline Of the
Negro college and public school and
the frmer establishment Of color cast
in the land" ,..
We think that at this time, when
the race and the civilized world are in
mourning for our country's loss was
not the proper time to hash up the
shortcomings in any mans life. tt
was indeed the most untimely occas-
ion to mention the faults in him, even
though he did not fully agree to his
doctrine. It is indeed narrow in any
man, much less unbecoming great
editor and a great magazine, who is
anxious to become a leader Of our
race. Mr.. Du Bois you are too small
man and too narrow man to be
the leader of the American Negro.
Mr.. Washington was not politician
in the sense that you speak Of him.
Neither was he antagonistic against
colleges and public schools. His own
life and actions negative that fact,
in that he always secured the college
graduates as teachers in his school,
and he gave his own children the
higher or collegiate education. After
all the editor of the Crisis cannot
stop the praises and good words DIR.
Washington is entitled to receive.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-10

King Solomon Commandery No. 6
and d. IN Cleggett Roysf Arch Chspter
No. 30 held joint installation of
their newly elected officers Thursday
night at the Masonic Temple Associa-
ton. The new officers of the Conn
mandery are: E. C. Sir Gus Walking;
General Isimo Sir John jackson; e. G..
Sir E. A. Lee; Prelate Sir J. B. Rush;
Treasurer Sir W. H. Humburd; Re-
corder;,Sir J. B. Mitchell. The prin-
cipal officers of the Chapter are: H.
P. Com. J. A. Wilson; King Com. s.
B Moore; Scribe Com. E. L. Shaw.
Treasurer Com: C. C. Johnson; Secre-
tary Fred Graham.
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N. A. A. C. p.

The newly elected executive COM
mittee Of the Des Moines branch OF
the National Association for the Ad-
vancement of Colored People held it's
initial session at the home of the Sec
retary, Mrs. Jessye E.. Nc Claim, Mon
day evening and appointed the fol-
lowing standing committee for 1916:
On membership. A. Graves, J.
L. Edwards and Baker Dixon.
treasurer, Branham N. Hyde.
On finance The president and the
! On meetings-Mrs. s. Joe Brown,
Rev. H. A. Perry and Frank Shelton.
On press-Hon. Harvey 1ngham,
Editor John L. Thompson and E. h.
Hall. \ H. -.
On legal redress-Atty. Casper
schenk, Atty. Gen. Geo. Cosson and
Atty. Geo. H. Woodson. @s...,
On grievances-A. A. Alexander,
Mrs. John L.. Thompson and DR.. J.
Alvin Jefferson. \ I. ->t-
On education-Dr. A. j. Booker,
Miss Margaret Roberts and H. w.
Hughes. * zt-&
Complimentary membership was
voted to the young ladies' who COM
posed the cast Of "The Rainbow XII
mono," which was recently put on for
the benefit Of the branch, and COM
plimentary subscription to the Crisis
to Miss Fern Allen, the young white
lady who trained them. .4
The educational committee reported
that the pext. educational meeting
would consist of a lecture December
18th on the African troops in the Eu-
ropean war by DR.. w. A. Guild, who
recently returned from Paris, where
he served upon the hospital staff Of
the French army, and the meetings
committee announced the program for
the Emancipation meeting at st.
Paul's church January 1st, at which
Atty. Gen. Geo. Cosson will be the
principal speaker, further announce
ments Of which will be made later.
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condition at this writing.
Mrs. N. H. Fine of Newton, accom-
panied by her son, Master Arthur,
were delegates to the Methodist con-
vention held in the spring city last
week. VI 81
Mesdames Lulu Edgar and Henry
Banks, returned home Friday, after
q. two weeks visit in Mason City, the
guests of Mrs. Banks daughter, Mrs.
Laura Cahill, of Mason City. 81.
Mrs. Lizzie Bibbs was a Capital
Gift visitor Monday. $i+4~E
Mrs. J. J. Beasly was Des Moines
visitor Sunday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-10

Our city subscribers who have not
yet paid their 1916 subscription
please call and settle. We have been
to call on you. Some were not at
home, others promised to come to our
office and pay. AS yet some have not
called. Why not call and pay US the
same as you do your other bills.
Please be fair with US and call and
settle up before the new year comes.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-10

The Triple H club met Tuesday after
noon Nov. Z, at the home of Mrs. r.
N. Patten, $50 Tenth street DR.. A..
J. Booker gave one Of his series of
lectures on cancer and showed the
different forms with his telescope.
Next meeting will be with Mrs. Henry
Smith On Thirteenth street
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the danger on the occasion moved his
sleeping quarters a few limbs higher
in the tree on the night before.
KIRKSyILLE, MO.

hlNASNl lLkE, MOs
Rev. Bird Of Macon, Mo-, was in our
city the last of the week.
Mrs. O. F. Donelly, who has been
making this her home for the last
year, has returned to Hampton, Iowa,
via Buxton, to remain indefinitely.
Mrs. w. D. Monroe Of Plattsburg,
Mo-, has returned to her home, after
two weeks visit with her mother.
Mrs. Mary Hockaday is reported
much improved at this writing.
Mrs. E. M. Enyard Of College
Mound, Mo-, was the weekend guest
of her mother, Mrs. Clarissa Ball, and
her sisters, Mrs. H. M. Hockaday and
Mrs. s. T. Lynn.
The Thanksgiving dinner and sup
per given by both churches at differ
ent halls were very nicely attended,
considering the rainy day., and it is
hoped that both were a financial sue
cess. - q
Mrs. VIM. Wilson was chairman of
the Baptist dinner and supper, with
Miss L.V. Edmond, secretary, and with
their efficient helpers. everything went
off nicely. ."
Mrs. J. D. Light food entertained
at 6 o'clock dinner Saturday evening
in honor of Mrs. E. M. Enyard Of
College Mound, Mo.
Mrs. Clarissa Ball entertained
eighteen friends at dinner Sunday. A
delightful time was enjoyed by all.
Mr.. and Mrs. L.. F. Hockaday
charmingly entertained at l o'clock
dinner Thanksgiving day. The table
was beautifully decorated and the
three-course dinner was perfect. Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Damon of Fayette,
Mo-, and Mr.. and Mrs. H. M. Hocka-
day were the honored guests.
Rev. G. B. johnson and wife, who
spent their Thanksgiving out of town,
have returned. ~
Miss Martha Renfrou has returned
to her home in Jacksonville, Mo.
Last Sunday occurred the quiet
wedding of Mr.. Frank Tanner to Miss
Dollie Mae Lynn. Both are popular
along social lines and have many
friends who wish them perfect joy.
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CLARINDA, IOWA.

Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Arnett have
moved into their new home. n II
Mrs. Eliza Jones spent Thanksgiv-
ing in Creston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Jones spent
Thanksgiving in Clarinda.
Maud Jones has been on the sick
list.
Margie Casson has been on the sick
list
Mrs. :Tillie Lee entertained the L.
A. club at her home to two-course
luncheon. st s4
The Missionary society met at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Nowling. u
Court of Calantha will have social
Xmas night. @,
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The Bethel Mission will serve six
o'clock dinner Thursday the 18th at the
home Of Mrs. J. C. Williams, 1441 Free
mont street. Dinner 25c. Refresh
ments served after the dinner. Music
from 5 to II o'clock. Every body
invited. -
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The D. Y. W. Y. K. Art club met at
the home of Mrs. Harry Allen last
Tuesday and held progrom in memory
of DR.. Washington as follows: Scrip
ture reading by Mrs. ]. "A. Jefferson;
Quotations by each member from
Washington; Duett by Mesdames H.
Allen and Wilson; Paper on his life and
work, Mrs. Sadly Smith. Club will
meet ct Mrs. Bryant, 1910 9Th street
Tuesday afternoon. I,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-10

The annual election of Princess Zorah
No. 10 Chapter of O. E. s. was held
last Tuesday evenig at the Masonic
Temple hall. The following were
elected: w. NJ, Anna Perkins; w. p,
Bro. j. H. Shepard; A. M, Dayse
Jacobs; Treasurer, Emma Jackson;
Secretary, Gertrude Hyde; Cond., El-
vira Shepard; Asst. Cond., Ella Mitchell
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Why Yen Should Use Chanrerlain's
Cough remedy

Because it has an established repu.
tation won by its good works.
9 Because it is most esteemed by
those. who have used it for many
years, as occasion required, and are
best acquainted with its good quali-
ties.
Because it loosens and relieves q
cold and aids nature in restoring the
system to healthy condition.
Because it does not contain opium
or any other narcotic.
Because it is fithin the reath of all.
It only costs a quarter. Obtainable
everywhere. -,
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ALBA NEWS.

Mr.. Malcolm Griffith and his sis.
ter, Miss Anna Griffith, with a COM
pany Of young people, were enter.
tained at the home Of Mr.. Pearl
Thomas while in the city. Mr.. Roy
Young Of Hooking was among the
guests. " u
Mrs. Chas. Washington, assisted by
her Endeavor League gave social
at her home for the benefit of the
church. These young people are
workers. &R
Mr.. Creole Hollingsworth and Mrs
Hollingsworth are rejoicing over the
arrival Of a baby boy at their home
Terry's Uncle TOMS Cabin visited
our town this week. g..
Lawyer and Editor =. L. Thompson
of the Iowa State Bystander Of Des
Moines was in our town one day this
week. @
Court has been in session in Abba
the past week and a number Of Bux-
ton people are over attended court.
Lawyer Geo. H. Woodson has been
in Abba the past two weeks. H.,
Mr.. Madden Of Buxton has been in
Abba this week on business. .
Memorial services of Booker T,
Washington at the A, M. E. church
on Sunday evening was worthy as
sembly. The exercises were conduct
ed BY Mr.. Chas. Washington. The
choir rendered appropriate music
Several solos were sung by Mr.. Pearl
Thomas and Mrs. Allie Bowman
Speaking by Messrs. Chas Washing
ton, E. F. Butler. County Attorney
Chas. Miller spoke of Booker T,
Washington as man, Of his people,
which to hear him would only express
the appreciation Of the Abba people,
Miss Alberta Robinson of Hooking
read the life of B. T. Washington and
Miss May F. Davis the life of B. T
Washington. - - IT, -,
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The third quarterly meeting for the
conference year, will be held at Asbury
M. E. church Sunday Dec. IL. Preach
ing II a. M, and 7:30 p. m. All the
members and friends of the church are
expected to be present at all or some
of these services. The choir will furn-
ish good music.
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to make a thriving and growing
M. E. church in this city.

to make q thriving and growing
M. E. church in this city.
Rev. r. G. Campbell, Rev. I.
Daniels and the stewardesses spd
Monday morning in going around 4
holding communal services with \
sick.
Mrs. Grace Morton Of Chicago
in the city visiting her parents, n
and Mrs. Wiley Morton.
Mrs. Lewis Of Prophetstown spd
the past week visiting her son, n
Albert Lewis.
There will be a parcels post Y
bakery sale at the Mckinley Bapt|
church Friday and Saturday.
s The colored high school and alum
boys are diligently practicing basks
ball under the membership Of Ulyss
Clarke, captain. y
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-10

The Dramatic Art club met Tuesday
afternoon with Mrs. Frances Render.
scenes 2 and 8 of Act w, Richard III.
Mrs. J. B, Rush read suffrage article
on the woman in the home. The club
will meet next Tuesday with Mrs. H.
R. Graves. Lesson, finish Act "
Richard III. ~
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HOTEL FOR SALE.

The New Thompson hotel, three
stories, twenty rooms, completely
modern, for sale, at reasonable price
Only hotel in Des Moines. Opened
more than one year ago. Reasons,
other business interests and cannot
attend to Improperly. Address John
L. Thompson, 1906 West Twentieth
street, Des Moines, Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-10

The Plymouth Congregational church
(white) will hold memorial services
Sunday Dec. 18th. at 4:30 p. m. in honor
of DR.. Booker T Washington. Atty.
J. B. Weaver, son of Hon. General
James B. Weaver, will deliver the
principal eulogy. He was toastmaster
when DR.. Washington, spoke at Ply
mouth few years ago. All are invit-
ed to attend this service,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-10

Louise, and Marthathena, expect to
leave soon for visit with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. s. H. McCracken,
of Mount Pleasant, Iowa. N,t5
Messrs. Madison, Moore, Hamilton,
Ramirez, Evans, Bledsoe, Richardson,
Smith and jackson have returned
from their vacation trip and report a
pleasant time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-10

The many Des Moines friends Of DR.:
L. R Willis the dentist of Buxton.
will doubtless regret to learn that his
mother Mrs A.. Mealy, passed away
yesterday at Pittsburg,, Pa. Funeral
arrangements have rot yet been tan.
riounced. qaJ'= -.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-10

The St. Paul's A. M. E. Sunday
School is progressing rapidly under
the leadership of c. B. Woods as super
intendent, with his corps of teachers.
Rev. L. Brit, the pastor, will make
a special talk to the school Sunday,
Dec. 18th. Public ;nvited.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-10

Mr.. J. L. Robinson, a barber from
Hooking. Ia was in our city Thursday
on business. He has just had the mis-
fortune of having his entire barber
shop burned and lost everything. He
owned the building. Partly insured.
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"African Troops in the Present War
will be the subject of DR.. Guilds talk
at Union Congregational church next
Wednesday evening at 8 O'Clock, under
auspices of N. A. A. c. P. Everybody
GENE and bring friend.
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WANTED-Fi Firss class barber at
once. Four chair shop. l.. J. Shelton,
w. .,&,% 500 Mulberry

The Triple H club met at the home of
Phil McGruder, on Carpenter avenue
Tuesday Nov. 3Oth. The time was de-
voted to the industrial phase of the
club. An excellent paper was read by
Mrs. w, H. McCree. - &.<&.>-. ~. .Y.s'
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Mr.. Mart Bradford Of Carney, Iowa
recently bought the Ben Johnson bar
Der shop 1t 226 w. Third. Mr.. Brad
ford is m enterprising young man and
will show good service to all who pat
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-10

Mrs M. w. Alexander, the wife of
Rev. Alexander, who has been in La
Porte, Indiana for several weeks at the
bedside Of her father who died recent
", returned home Wednesday accomp-
aimed by her mother, who will make
her home here with Rev. and Mrs.
Alexander. g.,..,...... .~,.e .'.
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HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CLUB.

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CLUB.
The meeting Of the High School
Girls club was held last Sunday in
the parlors Of st. Paul's church. An
interesting lecture on parliamentary
practice was delivered by Atty.
Brown. On next Sunday the MEM
bers will meet at st, Paul's and 60 in
a body to attend the memorial ser
vices for DR.. Washington at Plymouth
Congregational church.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-10

A splendid opportunity for the right
woman to manage the up-to-date room
ing house of Chas. Alberts of Iowa
City, 914 South Dubuque street.
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Owes Her Good Health to Chamber
# lain's Tablets.

II owe my good health to Cham
berlain's Tablets" writes Mrs. +. 81,
Neff, Crookston, Ohio. Two years
ago / was an invalid due to stomach q
trouble. I took three bottles Of these
Tablets and have since been il the
best Of health Y Obtaihable every
where. s " ss 81
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-10

# The following persons were united
in the bonds of matrimony during the
past ten days: Mr.. Exodus Powell and
Miss Elizabeth Taylor; Mr.. George
DAILY and Miss Elva Robbins of Keokuk
Mr. Chas C. Brown and Miss Goldie
Allen; Mr.. Isaac L. Green and Miss
Ida M. Jones. Rev. w. L. Lee offici-
.ated,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-10

Our annual holiday issue will come
out next week. All news items and
correspondence for that special num-
Der must reach my Office by Wednes-
day.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-10

a Miss Susie Lee, formerly of Clarinda,
Ia. has been employed as stenographer
II the Bystandsr office. She is a
graduate from Clarinda High School.
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THOMPSON HOTEL GUESTS.
Harry Carney, New York; Carl Mar
tin, Ft. Dodge; Luther jackson. St.
Louis; John Spencer, Grinnell; H. NJ
Clandy and wife, Omaha; Miss Susie
Taylor, Kansas City, Mo.
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Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Williams ll9
West Walnut street, are the proud
paren-s of fine lb. boy. born the 9th
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The rally at Asbury church Sunday
Nov. 28th was great success, $3.50. 50
was realized, and the members are all
happy. p a,aas- 'N
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The 2O.h Century Art and Craft will
meet Tuesday with Mrs. C. B. Woods,
1914 llth street, next Wednesday Dec.
the 18th. a a a.4 .,
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Mr.. John Spencer of Grinnell spent
Wednesday in our city on business.

the Dramatic Art club will meet
Tuesday with Mrs. Hampton Graves,
762 West 10th street.
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of the churches for revival services.
A true Christian laborer for the Mas
ter's cause. Address Bystander ofice,
Des Moines, Iowa. (
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NOTICE.

- NOTICE. r.,
Rev. Harrabellio A. Marangeopa,
the world renowned Malay missionary
desires to communicate with brethren
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SING SING NORVAL
SEEKS FORTUNE
Plea Brings Goats for Convict,
Who Sees Golden Future
as Herdsman.

Beacon, N. Y, Aug. l4.-Goat rails
ing promises to become an innovation
at Sing Sing prison, provided Warden
Thomas Mott Osborne remains at it's
head. Already through the kindness
of Homer II. Stuart, president of the
Board of Education of this city, one
convict-Martin Sweeney, sentenced TO
twenty years for murder-has started
his herd.
The warden allows Martin to tend
his goats on the hills adjacent to the
prison, and five years hence, when he
receives his freedom, the convict fig
ures that the herd will be large enough
to provide him with an independent
income. Meanwhile he plans to study
goat culture from books.
Sweeney, who has spent fifteen years
behind the bars, writes:
The warden is Faith, Hope and
Charity personified to his erring
brothers; he is just a big brother to
us. There is absolutely no big stick
in his methods"