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The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-04
THE PEOPLE OF THE HILLS.

Blessed be the man who was born in the hills and along the watercourses. Length of years is his but what is more character that takes on sturui- ness of the rocks themselves Go to the counting house in the city-to the shop or factory; go out upon the battlefield to the front ranks of men who fight; go out to the great churches with their cloud painters; and 10 the peaceful homes where hymns are written; go to the banks and railroad oHaees and into mysteries of the laboratories where men invent their playthings and their tools-go any where YOU will where civilization is being fashioned by her children and there you will md the leaders of the world acknowledging that they drank ln youth from the old spring the foot of the hiis' They followed in their childhood the crooked path aver the ridges to some kindly neighbor's- They ploysd the stony grounds rode the loity wagons into the market places. They saw the rams 1ah upon the hllsdes and rush into the rocky rlvuiets They behed the murky clouds enshroud the crest ol distan. peaks. They tramped afoot where beasts o' burden could not travel. They learned the right eousness of the hills before they found the burden in the cities Aye thrice blessed are these native hills the cradle place of all the greatest characters of an uneven world.
 Kinaliness charity, hrotherly love, tenderness Christianity-these are the inheritances of ever? man born in the hills--George F. Buroa-
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LET US GET TO WORK.

Before the result of todays election Is known this issue of the ProgressveMner will have reached oar readers and every voters passion over the un- settled condition will with every moment until the a. result becomes known After discussion of how T WAS done II will be well for us to get together sran and work out the many problems that shall nave .o ha solved this coming term by the new council
 In inc first place, and in our opinion, the senool o,estioa must be settled That is to say, Hgn School must be provided. This should be kept m +b inner story of every voters mind, and make II 2, accomplished fact before long. Likewise better accommodation for the little attending sehool must be provided
 Next 10 the school question, and in way ho less important is the permanent improvement tna' should De done to streets This will involve 'ne expsndture e considerable money It will require - er,lshsr etc The construction Of the ChH Avenue rad will have 70 be completed and to"n-oWneo- wharf provided To keep up with the times, me tgek must De acquired The town Is too large no" n do effective work by hauling hre-hghtng ap- narat,s with the force Of goodwill. All these taings n 1arra degree must pass through the nahos ol -Ae eo,ucil Thus we can readily see the neeesSi'! for united action during the coming term oi the m coming council Be the members our friends or IoeS ;f e consider the coglmunitys welfare, We must o' xeoBI8 work together. But this will be Impossioie ,,rsss m forget our difference of opinion as to ~n0 b.v1s have been elected The majority rules the world over consequently the majority must i0iio" and f t must follow il may well De good
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-04

The last ten days have been prolific of many things among which noticed the absence of ap- proval on the part of few-fortunately very few to maintain standard of liberty and allow others to think for themselves In every community the same condition exists, and that Is when 1t comes to & political question: few imagine that they have 9 cinch on everything worth knowing. and therefore should be followed without contradiction This con dition, to our mind at least is wrong.
 Every man has an inherent right to his opinion and should be privileged to that right without anyone threatening him with penalty urless he fol- lows this one or that one. This too much of slavery. But then We console ourselves with the fact that there only few of that class, for which we are thankful.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-04
ST. JOHNS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Sunday-8.00 am, Holy commun- ion, (Excep. first Sunday in the month";
 10:00 Native Sunday School.
 Il:00 am Morning Prayer and Sermon (HoIy Communion, first Sunday in the month.)
 1900 IT, Sunday School.
 7:30 Evening Prayer and Sermon Holy Dayz-10.50 am. Holy Com munion.
 Tuesday-s:00 pm. St. Johns Social Club, Guild Room
 Wednesday-2:00 pm Native Women's Guild, Indian School House Thursday-2.s0 pm. St. Johns Guild Room.
 TOO p.m-st. Johns Athletic Club, Boys, Guild Room
 Frday-s:0o pm. Choir Rehear- sal, Guild Room
 i sincere welcome is extended to all, especially to newcomers-
 REV. HAROLD H. KELLEY. E. Pastor.
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1 in. K 6 in. K 20 it. Spruce

l in. 6 In, 20 it. Spruce Rough; 120 Pcs. 2 in. in. X 16 it. Spruce s. 4 S. to be completed and delivered in the waters of Tongass Narrows at or near the Western town limits of Ketchikan, Alaska: said lumber and timbers to be free from all loose knots and delivered at destination free from all freight or other charg- es, except net contract price, same to be delivered at destination with in 80 days of notice of acceptance of bid by Commissioner; cash avail able as soon as properly signed vouchers are sent in to this office and forwarded to the capitol at Juneau.
 The right to reject any and all bids is reserved.
 E. c. AUSTIN, Territorial Road Commissioner, Di- vision No. 1.
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sEwARp,s FAMOUS PURCHASE.
Seattle Times, March SOL

ISeaTTIe
 Fortv-nine years ago today the United States cpIeed the negotiations for the purchase of the ter ri.orv of Alaska from the Russian government
 For this empire in the North, favorte butt for the near-wts of the period. this country paid the tremendous sum of s7,20o000. This was held to be many times the value Of the domain obtained
 Last year, the trade Of the Northland, nearly all of which passed through Seattle aggregated approx imately s90o00.000.
 At the conclusion of the years business it had g balance in it's favor of approximately s27,000000i
 In forty-nine years it's products represented al aggregate value of more than half billion dollars.
 This is the Alaska of the past.
 The Alaska of the future, thanks the ers of development upon which the country is now enter ing, VII surpass the past much as the past ha. surpassed the expectations of the pessists who de rided its nurchsse
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-04

Government School Building, dis t~--.~~ st approximately II25 it. Plans and specifications may be obtained at the office of the under signed and the ground will be gone over with any prospective bidder. Bonds will be required of the sue eessful bidder and the right is re- served to reject any and all bids.
 E. c. AUSTIN, Territorial Road Commissioner, Ter ritorial Division No. l. First publication March IA Last publication April 5.
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS.
Territorial Road Commissioner,
 Division No. 1.

Territorial Road Commissioner,
 Division No. i. To Whom It May Concern:-- Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned until April 9th 1916, at 12 o'clock noon, for furnish ing to the Territory of Alaska, tn following described lumber and tim bers:
 112 Pes. 10 in. 12 in. 10 it. Spruce Rough; Pes. 10 in. X 12 in. 20 it. Spruce Rough; 115 Pcs. 8 in. 12 in. 14 it. Hemlock s. I. S. I. E.; 1025 Pcs. in. x 12 in. X 10 it. Hemlock S. I. S. I. E.; 200 Pes. 3 in. 12 in. % it. Spruce s. I. E.; 20 Pcs. 8 in. X 12 in. 20 it. Hemlock S. I. S. I. E.; 400 Pcs. ? in. X s in. IA it. Spruce Rough; 150 Pcs. ? in. X in. 20 it. Spruce s. 4 S.; 500 Pcs.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-04
ADVERTISED LETTERS

Avertised letter list of the Ket- chikan, Alaska Past Office. For the week ending April l, 1916: Gunder Bergman, Hendrix Hend- rieksen. Charlie Williams. All letters unclaimed by April Is, 1916, will be sent to the dead letter office, Washington, D. c. Parties claiming letters from the above list must pay fec of one cent fer each letter claimed. When calling for the above, say Advertised.
 NJ. E. SwINEFoRD,
 Postmaster.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-04
ANOTHER AMUSEMENT PLACE

With tie re-opening of the Shoot ing School at the foot of Mission street, the people may f'7f another place of amusement where s / can shoot away their little wads. MT. DeYoung will attend to the rest Just go and shoot away all you mind to.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-04
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS.

ADf LN fsSI-- --1II--NI OHE
 T~xHlsvrs ve Alaska,
 Territorial Road Commissioner,
 Division No. l.
 Sealed bids will be received at the office of the Territorial Road Commissioner, Division No. l, ket- chikan, Alaska, until 12 o'clock noon on April ,, 1916, for the construct ion of 2 roadway from point to be designated by the Commissioner on the Charcoal Point Roadway to the site selected by the School Board of Charcoal Precinct for the
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-04
CATHOLIC CHURCH

Low Mass at o:3U a. m. High Mass at t0:30 a m. Sunday School at 2:30p.m. Sunday Vespers at 7:30 p. n. Week Day Mass at s a. m. Rev PAUL P. kERNS.
 Pastaf
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FIRST M. E. CHURCH

Sunday Church Service Il a. m and 7;30 ?. n-
 Thursday Prayer Meeting 6:30 pm
 Friday Caoiz mests a. e:G0 p. IT, Firs. ard Third Wednesday after sgas 2. 2:30 Ladtes Aid Society.
 H. ". MICHENER, Pastor.
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WE ARE THANKFUL.

po,i,;es ;< 2 nasty business at it's best and its ..-;-sss i tsaner at the ending Of contest when evr politician Is fast exhausting his ingenuity at his command which possibly includes every trick mag ;-abI. from threat of punishment to prize Butt of all tbe nastiress the dictators take the cake.
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AT THE CHURCHES

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY Front Street, hetchikan, Alaska Regular Services Sunday Il am Wednesday evening reading ana Song serTices a 7i3o P IT,
 Subject for April ?, "Unreaity.'
 ALL ARE WELCOME
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NJ. E. SwINEFoRD,
 Postmaster.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-09
ACTIVE BUSINESS LEAGUE.
Organization at Kansas City, Mo-, to
Entertain the National Body.

Organization at Kansas City, Mo, to
Entertain the National Body.
Kansas City, Mo.-The local Bust
ness league of this city has commenced
in earnest preparations to entertain the
National Negro Business league, which
meets here from Aug. 16 to IS inclu-
sive. A membership campaign is be-
ing conducted, from which it is hoped
at least 1000 new members may be
added to the league.
|. This membership campaign will be
followed by the appointment of COM
mittees to complete the plans already
outlined. Mr.. and Mrs. Fortune ].
Weaver are the leading spirits in the
movement here. In this they will be
joined by the leading men and women
OF Kansas City, Mo-, and Kansas City,
Kan, and all the surrounding towns
will fall in line to forward the work.
The Missouri people are determined
to make this the greatest session of
the league in its history and will give
to the national body more members.
annual and life, than any other place.
All Of this will be worked out in the
program Of preparation.
/ Charles Stewart, A. NJ, the noted
writer, was in the city early in March
comforting with the local newspapers
and other leaders here. The local
league gave DR.. Stewart a banquet
He delivered several talks, including
one at the Y. Nj. c. A., visited the
schools and churches and talked with
a number of the ministers. He was
the guest of the young Kansas poet,
Tilford Davis. From his talks the peo-
pie received much information and in,
spiratlon.
Professor j. r. E. Lee, principal Of
the Lincoln high school, who was con-
nected with the Tuskegee institute for
a number Of years, will cooperate with
the local committee. He is valuable
man in affairs Of this kind. Hon. John
M. Wright Of Topeka. Kan, will be
directly interested in the success Of
the league and will bring large dele
cation from Topeka. ..
The place for holding the sessions of
the league will soon be announced, as
we'll as many Of the social functions.
Perhaps trip will be made to the
potato farm of Mr.. Groves, the Negro
potato king" The farmers around
Kansas City are getting together and
will attend the sessions Of the league
in body. 1t is about thirty minutes
ride from Kansas City on street car
to Mr.. Groves farm. .s.r ..-... -....
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-09
". A..A. C. P.

At tho educational meeting of the
National Association for the Advance
nent Of Colored People last Thurs
day evening Hon. Jas. B. Weaver, son
Of the former presidential candidate
Of the same name, delivered one of
his pleasing and instructive lectures
on Tho Philosophy of Life" and DIR.
E. A. Carter Of Buxton, member
the Des Moines branch, was also
present and made some instructive re-
marks.
About twenty dollars was collected
in application fees and donations to
the anti-segregation fight in Des
Moines and Louisville, KY, at the
conclusion Of which DIR. A. J.. Booker,
the chairman, again made good his
promised surprise by presenting to
Atty. Geo. n. Woodson, who acted as
chairman Of the legal redress COM
mittee during the birth of a Ma
ton" fight, q handsomely engraved
gold lined sterling silver loving cup
as a token Of the appreciation of the
branch for his valuable services to
the association and the race at large.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-09

years, and At times became so bad I
would become unconscious l have been
found In that condition many times.
Physicfans did not seem to be able to
DO me any good. I would become
weak and for days al a time could do
no work. Not long ago l got = box
Of DR.. Niles Laxative Tablets, and
after using them found I had never
tried anything that acted in such .
mild and effective manner. I believe
I have at last found the remedy that
suits NY case"
Thousands of people are sufferers
from habitual constipation and
while possibly realizing something
of the danger of this condition, yet
neglect too long to employ proper
curative measures un:il serious ill.,
ness often results. The advice of
all physicians is, keep your bowels
clean" and it's good advice.
Or. Miles Laxative Tablets are
sold by all druggists, at rs cents
box containing IS doses. If not
found satisfactory, your money il
returned.
miles MEDICAL CO., E'khart. Ind.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-09
WASHINGTON, IOWA. NOTES.


Leon Motifs has gone to Chicago for
Il visit before returning to his home
in Omaha.
Mrs. Emma Black left Saturday for
a visit in Oskaloosa and to attend
district conference and Sunday school
convention at Ottumwa this week.
Mr.. Ollie Howard is going to Chi
cago soon to seek employment on the
c., M. & St. P. R. R. Sorry to see
the family leave Washington.
On last Sunday night at the A. M.
E. church there were ten persons
taken in as full members of the
church. 4 pretty sight 1t was, too.
There is still two or three probation
ers yet to be taken in.
Miss Nora Motifs has returned to
her hospital work at Cedar Rapids.
These were in attendance at the
conference and Sunday school con-
vcrticn at Ottumwe: Rev. Boyd, w.
Ii. Rhodes, A. J.. Hall, Samuel Hall,
Jr., and Miss Marie Whaley.
Hayes Crayton succeeds Beebe
Cwinn at the c., R. I. & P. station,
who has resigned and gone to Kan
sas City.
Tuesday evening the young folks
had a merry time at the w. H.
Rhodes home in the country.
Mrs. McGill of Fairveld visited at
the Phil Rushing home last Sunday.
Mrs. Phillips is getting along nice
ly and improving, getting so now she
can move any part of her body at
will.
Watch out for the P. E. G.. musical
in the near future.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-09

-
The club women of Iowa held a
very interesting and instructive ses-
sion last week at Buxton. 1t was
largely attended and the sessions as
a rule we're harmonious. Many new
women were seen here that have not
been attending. Hon. E. r. Harlan
(white), curator Of the Iowa Histori-
cal society, spent = day with the Fed
GRAFTON. He delivered an address and
urged the ladies to have painting
by Tanner of the late Booker T.
Washington to be hung in the Iowa
historical gallery. The home that
the Federation is seeking to buy was
reported and it seems to be doing
we'll within few years.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-09

Progress Noted At New Menrevia, re.
New Monrovia. Fla, thirty-two miles
from Palm Beach on the main line or
the Florida East Coast railway, is q
rapidly growing community. It is to
be Incorporated under the laws OF the
state and owned and controlled by the
colored citizens Of that section of the
state. Churches, schools and other In
situations usually found in well regu-
lated town are being erected. Rich
farm land and plots Of homes are being
laid out for sale to prospective resi-
dents, and the whole territory Is as
Stunning healthy and thrifty appear
ance. With the influence Of the local
business leagues Of the state and the
efforts Of the officials Of the town It
will not be long before every section
of the district will be inhabited by
thrifty members Of our race.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-09
THE BYsTANDE4s

Rev. L. G. Garrett and wife, &C.
companied by his brother, Joe, were
called to Cherry, Ark, to attend the
funeral Of their mother. We extend
them our sympathy.
Mrs. Iva Simmons of Marshalltown
was the guest Of her parents over
Sunday, Rev. and Mrs. Roman. She
was accompanied by Mrs. Sellers, also
of Marshalltown. They returned to
their home Tuesday.
There will be a splendid program
rendered Sunday evening, Children's
day, at the church by the children,
under the management of Mrs. Ro-
man.
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CENTERvILLE, IOWA, NEWS.

CENTERyILLE, IOWA, NEWS.
Things around Centerviile have
been very, very quiet, as we haven't
had an yreport in the Bystander for
the last week.
No preaching at the church, but
services have been well attended.
The Mission Circle was entertained
at the home Of Mrs. A. l.. Crittendeh
on Thursday evening. May Is. Quite
number were present and refresh
ments were served.
Dgt. Matte Brooks Of Des Moines,
d. G.. H. p. Of the international Or
der Of Twelve, made her annual visit
to the Golden Rule tabernacle, No.
81, lesday, May %. z While in the
city she was the guest Of Dgt. Emma
Martin, n. 2. ~. -. !
AZ Mrs. ]. H. Hicks and daughters,
Edna and Grace, expect to leave the
city soon for Minneapolis, Mimi,
where they will join Mr.. J. H. Hicks
and make that city their future home.
Mrs. Stella Price is visiting her
mother-in-law, Mrs. L. D. Price, for
few days.
Rev. ]. =. Smith is very poorly at
this writing. n, !
Mrs Davenport is very poorly at
this writing. I
rms. II. Triplett received the sad
news that Wilbur Gordon, her BROTH
er, had bee nshot and killed some
time Sunday. No details whatever.
Eyeryohe is waiting to learn more
of the affair.
The eighth grade graduation was
held at the Drake Avenue theater on
Thursday, May Is. Two of our COL
ored young people graduated, George
.RoIden, Jr., son Of Mr.. and Mrs. G.
BoIden. and Lillian Bandy, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. G. Bandy. We only
hope that The young people will not
only receive diplomas from the eighth
Grade. but also the high school.
The much talked of @Birth of a Ma
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-09
BUXTON BRIEFS.

Mrs. w. A. Brown, state president
Of the B. Y. P. u, gave splendid
lecture Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock.
Subject, whispering and It's Bad Eff
fects.",
Mrs. Lucy Wright Of Des Moines
was the guest Of her niece, Mrs. Ell
nora Freeman, last week.
Revival meetings have closed with
an addition Of fourteen to the church.
The pastor, Rev. Roman, still extends
The invitation to al to continue. com-5
I'M u church. SS
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-09
SCOTTISH RITE MAS0NS TO
MEET IN INDIANAPOLIS
Supreme Council TO opsn With Divine
.a Service Sunday, May 2.

indianapolis, Ind---The thirty-sixth
annual session Of the supreme council
Of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish
Rite Masons Of the northern Masonic
jurisdiction will be held in this city
from Sunday, May Z, to 8, inclusive.
This powerful organization embraces
Masons who have taken the thirty
third degree, the highest degree in Ma
sonry, and is the lawmaking body for
the Scottish Rite in its jurisdiction.
The organization has large member
ship in each Of the northern states.
The coming session will be the Sec
ond to be held away from the regular
meeting place in Philadelphia, and 1t
was only in Difference to the increas-
ingly large number Of Masons in the
far and middle west that this city was
selected as the seat Of the convocation
for 1915. Constantine cOnsistory Is
planning to entertain the organization
in the royal fashion that always char
acterizes the people Of the Hoosier cap
ital. The regular business session will
be interspersed with many interesting
and enjoyable social features, includ-
ing banquet.
On Sunday, May Z, at s p. H., spe-
cial divine service will be held at
Bethel African Methodist Episcopal
church, when the Rev. William Fl.
Weaver, thirty-third degree, will de-
liver a sermon especially prepared for
the occasion. The supreme council will
attend this service, escorted by the
Masonic bodies Of indianapolis. Mon
day, May 8, will mark the opening Of
the executive and business sessions,
with comforting Of degrees, continuing
throughout the day. At night the ban
quet by the Constantine consistory will
be held.
Tuesday the supreme council will
hear reports and wind up the routine
affairs Of the convocation, and at the
close the body will be treated to a
birdseye view Of the numerous points
Of historic interest about Indianapolis,
with a glance at the beautiful homes
and beauty spots Of the city and sur
vey of the business and industrial de-
velopment shown by both races.
On Wednesday, May 10, the men,
bers Of the supreme council will visit
Detroit, Mich, as the guests of the
Wolverine consistory Of that valley,
cordial invitation to make the journey
having been accepted by the organiza-
ton.
Many prominent men from various
portions of the country will be in at
tendance, among whom are j. F.
Richards of Detroit, most puissant
grand commander; William
II. Miller of Philadelphia, grand Sec
rotary; Hon. w. F. Powell, former
United States minister to Haiti; U. G..
Powell Of Massa chusetts, r. H. Weeks
Of Delaware, J. M. Morris Of Mime
apolis, Mimi; Richard E. Moore Of
Chicago and others.
DR.. Sumner A. Furniss, grand min
lister of state in the supreme council,
one Of the best known and most popu-
lar physicians and public spirited citt-
zens In the Hoosier commonwealth,
has active charge of the arrangements
for the entertainment of the Scottish
Rite visitors, which is in itself guar
antee that the work will be satisfac-
tOrily done.