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The Press., 1917-03-29
RICHMOND AND WRITERS.
The Literary Renown With Which the
 City Is Associated.

City Is Associated.
 Richmond may be likened to Boston as a literary center. In an article pub lished some years ago ill Book New, Alice NJ. Tyler refers to Colonel Will liam Byrd, who founded Richmond ill 1733, as the sprightliest and most genial native American writer before Franklin"
 In the time of Chief Justice Marshall Richmond had a considerable group Of novelists, historians and essayists, but the great literary name connected with the place is that of Edgar Allan Poe. who spent much of his bOyhood i'll the city and later edited the Southern Lit erary Messenger. Matthew FOntaln" Maury, the great scientist, was at an other time editor of the same perlCd- ical, as was also John Reuben Thomp- son, "Poet of the Confectionery who wrote, among other poems, Music In Camp" and who translated GuStaN@ Nadaud's poem, ''CarcassOnne.
 Thomas Nelson Page made his home in Richmond for thirty years, Amelle Rives was born there and still main- tains her residence ill Albemare cOun- ty, Va, while among other writers Of the present time whose names are con- nected with the city either by birth or long association are: Mary Johnston Ellen Glasgow. Marion Harland, Kate Langley Bosher, James Branch Cabell, Edward PepIe, dramatist; J. II. Whit ty, biographer of Poe, and Colonel w. Gordon McCabe, soldier, historian, es- sayist and local character Julian Street ill Golfers Weekly.
The Press., 1917-03-29
Brass Worker
 Has Nothing but Praise for Tanlac

Sam Conway, of 135 Orange St., Water bury, an employe of the Scoyill Mig. Co.,, is telling his friends the story of his relief from rheumatism through use of Tanlac. the National Tonic, which is now being introduced here.
 "I am free from rheumatism, thank goodness,'' said MT. Conway, ''atter hav- ing suffered from 1t for years Why some times 1t used to cause me such pain that I would almost yell aloud. had shoot ing pains through my back and shoulders and my knees used to swell. would be so stiff in the morning that would be unable to bend over when dressing. Of course I got run down, lost my appetite, had poor digestion, and became nervous. Who wouldn't2
 ''You can bet that tried all the medi- cines I could lay my hands on, but with the same discouraging result all the time Nothing helped me at all until. on a friends advice, l started using Tanla". That medicine Is al right. It soon took away my rheumatism and with that gone I began to improve in every way and now I am healthy once more. 1 eat well, sleep well, have more strength and energy and am able to do more and better work Tanlac has certainly been good friend to me-"
 Tanlac Is being now introduced at Me. Cormick's Drug Store
The Press., 1917-03-29
MOST POWERFUL oRGAA.
Famous Old instrument In St. Paups
 Cathedral, London.

Famous Old Instrument In St. PauPs
 Cathedral, London.
 The organ of St. Pauls cathedral ill London is the most powerful in the world. There is a weight of three tons on the bellows, and some of it's giant pipes disappear from view ill the recesses of the enormous dome. Some of the smaller pipes are up by tho altar, and the rest are either hidden away behind the long row of ch@iF stalls or are seen towering on either side of the choir gates. But all are controlled from a little organ loft in which is scarcely room for anyone be side the organist seated at the key beard
 There arc five rows of keys and two tiers ot over 100 ivory handle stops. The organist showed how. by pressing with his thumb one of Il row of buttons as he played, whole combinations O: stops were pushed out or pushed in. He demonstrated. too, how with the slightest pressure he could transform the sound of the organ rom the softest and sweetest of tones to volume which rolled and seemed tn shn':c the entire building.
 The Lrgan Is Il very ancient one. IL was built between the years 1924 and l70O by one EN.nard St hmldt, Ceie brntel German C"gan maker, and cost over G2,COO. schmidt was merely re sponslble for the mS,ue work, the case being supplied by a joiner for just Ove! tI, tth cost nearly GllG. Tl.e organ has since undergone entire .Ti obstruction. but all Schmldt's pipes nave been retained and are now doing "s good service aS when they were made ~-london Mail.
The Press., 1917-03-29
UNDER SIX FLAGS.
Texas In Her Career Has Had Some
 Exciting Experiences.


 Exciting Experiences.
 Six flags have flown over Texas, in- cluding the banners of three foreign powers France, Spain and Mexico First came the French flag, which was carried down the Mississippi river to the gulf of Mexico by the interpid La Sale. Following this was the Spanish emblem, first thrown to the breeze un- der the direction of the Franciscan priests. Then came ill succession the Mexican flag and the Lone Star en- blem of the republic of Texas.
 The stars and stripes followed the Lone Star, but was supplanted for a time by the stars and bars of the Con- federacy.
 In the struggle for ascendancy among these various groups 1t is needless to say that much blood has been spilled and countless tragedies have taken their places on the pages of history.
 The history of the republic of Texas is one of the most unique examples of national sovereignty that the world has ever seen.
 A province of 3O,COO people won in dependence from nation of several millions. But these 30,OOO were gen orally men of sturdy AnglO-American stock.
 A few years later these same fear less and independent Texans vOluntari- ly gave up their sovereignty to become one of The galaxy of stars under the banner of the United States. Chicago Journal
The Press., 1917-03-29
Didn't Believe It Had Gone.

Cases of ignorance on the part of telegram writers are now rare, but many incidents could be cited from the early days of the telegraph. SeF- eral are given ill F. k. Baines' On the Track of the Mail Coach" In the late forties he received from north Of England man a message and promptly sent it. But the man flatly declined to believe that if had gone. because he could see it Ghe form he had filled up) still hanging there, and the op- orator had to push the form into the instrument and ring the bell to pac1fy him. A woman in Norfolk town m- sisted upon inclosing the telegram she had written in an envelope, so that no prying eyes might read it as it went along the wire.
The Press., 1917-03-29
THTRTY-oNE YEARS AGO.
March 2s, 1886.
Items of local interest taken from the column
 of The Press, thirty-one years ago.

Items of local interest taken from the columns
 of The Press, thirty years ago.
 At the annual meeting of the Staf- ford Springs Cemetery association, held on Monday evening, the follow. ing officers were elected: President, O. J. Holmes; vioe-president, 0. G. Ellis; secretary, w. D Heald treasurer, F.. F Patten; directors, the above officers and R. s. Hicks, Andrew Whiton, Josiah Converse, Geo. M. Ives, Julius Converse, Alvarado Howard, Orriu Converse, Robbins Patten, James Mclaughlin, c H. Baker, E. 0. Dennis, W A Comins, w. H. Cooley, Luman OTcutt, c. F. Harwool, E. F. Whitom, E. N. Wash- burn, J. ". Chandler, B. F. Taylor, Geo. O Cleaveland.
 The old mill at Staffordv file, known formerly as the Staffordville mill, built by K. Alden Converse in 1886, (being the first mill built in that village), operated for several past years by Jacob Basch & Sons, and sold under foreclosure last fall to Peel & Swindells, was burned on Tuesday. The mill was just on the point ot be- ing started mp by it's new owners, Peel & Allen, and had been largely restocked with new and best modern machinery Report of school in the 10th | (Villagel district for the term of twelve weeks, ending March 10th, taught by Anna Fisk: Scholars not absent or trady Frank Wood, Martin Brown, CorDelia Ensminger, Kate Moore, Jennie Belden and Mary Fisk Edward Moore (not absent), Frank Converse( absent one day); not tardy Henry Fisk, Andrew Moore, Franl Converse, Marshall Bradway, Editl Bradway May Bradway, Maggie Moore anI Alice Converse; tardy once Charlie Ensminger, John Moore ant Edward Moore; whole number O scholars l9; average daily attendance I16.41.
 Born. --Orcuttville, loth, a daugh ter to Geo. Bnlieau.
 Married Wilmington, 18th, by Wm. F. Essex, Esq, Chas. H. Pratt and Laura Sqniers
 D,ed. - Ashford, l7th, Joshua Ken erson, 7G.
 sMansfell, 18th, Rev Alfred B left, G4.
The Press., 1917-03-29
pisnuisinn Ensom Salt.

Seeking for various ways of disguis ing the taste of Epson salt has become something of fad. Here is the very latest suggestion. and d very good one. To each teaspOonful of salt add one fourth teasro- nful of cream of tartar and little Hgar. Dissolve in d llttlt hot water and a,id cod w..tcr. small CT dose of salt is require | when the cream of tartar is used. since it haStcn> the action c.. jIc F., x, m s;ll.
The Press., 1917-03-29

The Sanskrit is the language of the ancient Hindus. It is not now spo- ken and is understood only by the Brahmins and by scholars who have made special study of it. It bears q striking likeness to the Greek, Latin, German, Celtic and SlavOnic languages, and, though SanSkrit is not regarded as the parent of these dialects, 1t is looked upon as the language nearest to the original speech of the undivided Aryans.
The Press., 1917-03-29
Hopeless Inquiry.

A stranger was questioning Helen, trying to get her to say her fathers first name.
 "What does your mother call your papa?"
 "She calls him my daddy"
 'Yes, but when she wants to speak to him what does she say?"
 "She says. 159, please.'" was HeI ems reply.
 'T don't mean when she calls him at the office. When she tells him to get up in the morning what does she call himT'
 "She says to be ready in about four minutes "-YOuth's Companion.
The Press., 1917-03-29

relief and six bottles have entirely cured me. All women who have female trouble of any kind should try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound - Mrs. ErrA DoRIoN, Ogdensburg, Wis.
 Physicians undoubtedly did their best. battled with this case steadily and could do no more, but often the most scientific treatment is surpassed by the medicinal properties of the good old fashioned rooks and herbs contained in Lydia E. Pinkharn's Vegetable Compound
 If any complication exists it pays to write the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co, Lynn, Mass. for special free advice.
The Press., 1917-03-29
State of Ohio. City of Toledo.

Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney & Co.,, doing business in the City and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of HALLS CATARRF MEDICINE. FRANK J. CHENEY.
 Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 9th day of December. A. D. 1886. A. w. GLEASON,
 (SeaD Notary Public.
 Halls Catarrh Medicine is taken 1n- formally and acts through the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the System. Send for testimonials. free.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO.,. Toledo O.
 Sold by all druggists. 75c.
 Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Press., 1917-03-29
Curious Extinct Animal.

The AmbIypOda was one of the most curious of the extinct species of man. mal. They were the size Of the cie- phant and had five toes on each foot ending ill hOofS instead of nails, Fe- mains of these have been found i'll England. but the best specimens have come from North America.
The Press., 1917-03-29
Some Famous Men of Old.

The mine worthless were Joshua. David. Judas Maccabeus, Hector or Troy. Alexander the Great. Julius Cae- sar. King Arthur of Britain. Charle- nagna of France and Godfrey of Rou- Hon. The list varies somewhat. but his is the most popular one.
 The "Seven wise men of Greece" yc-c Solun. Thales. Pitt"clls. Bias. ;IcobuIus. periander and ChilO of Srar- a. The supposition is. of course. that l.rse were not the only wise men Tn ;recce, but the wisest - New HorN .mpri( an.
The Press., 1917-03-29
Eraa Mith Their Gold.

While gold is now the standard of value throughout the world, in the days of old Greece gold and silver were commonly used in the decoration of buildings, when Phidias and the rest of the great sculptors swayed the art of that country
The Press., 1917-03-29
Phatoaraphie Films.

The photographic film was developed in the larger sense by the Rev. Han- nibal Goodwin. This man made pOssi- ble moving pictures. Goodwin died pOor-poorer than if he had never in- vented anything-after a long fight in the courts with photographic com pany that fought his right to obtain R Datont
The Press., 1917-03-29
AaA Mn MarALa

Disreputable Looking Party-Gimnle | nickel. mum. Elderly WOman--I should think d big, strong man like you would be ashamed to ask for money. D. l.. P.-I am, lady. but l ain't got the nerve tC take it without aSkin. - New York Times.
The Press., 1917-03-29

A4hAAAl AA@A~
 through my back and side. I finally lost all my strength so I had to go to bed. The doctor advised an oper- ation but I would not listen to it. |
 thought of what ! had read about Lydia E. Pinkham's 8 Vege-
 table Compound and tried it. The first boffIa hrnsnuhk raak
The Press., 1917-03-29
No Foreiqn Element.

''Why don't you have your son eN- #mincd by all alienist!
 "1'd rather have good American ,lOctor than any of them foreigners. " Baltimore .AmcricaU.
The Press., 1917-03-29
A Domes4ic Sacrifice.

If husband becomes angry "n Mon | day and tells wife she cant buy cer- | tain thing the poor woman knows she
 must do without it until TUNsdAY.- | Fort Worth Star-Tclr@ra
The Press., 1917-03-29
Caustic Advice.

Cara--IIc says he thinks I'm the incest girl in town. Shall I ask him to call? Sarah-N0. dear; let him kc"n on thinking SO.-TOwn Topics.
The Press., 1917-03-29

The day of harsh physics is gone Peo pie want mild, easy lakatives Deans Regulets have satisfied thousands. 25c at all drug stores.
The Press., 1917-03-29
A Hopeiess Task.

Hc-I left poor Billie ruI@eling his brains. She-Gracious: Whats he do ing that for? They haven't done any thing Town Topics.
The Press., 1917-03-29
Touuh for the Baby.

In one of the Cleveland schools the girls use live baby in learning how to bathe an infant. It may be good for the girls but we can't help feel" ing a little sorry for the child.
The Press., 1917-03-29

Of course you use eleetticIty-but are you securing the maximum benefit from the current consumed? If your establish ment has those old-time fixtures-if your show window doesn't seem to attract-if your store seems dull and gloomy-you need our services to transform 1t into an inviting, bright, real emporium of trade We would be glad to make arrangements and submit estimates.
 J. D. STEPHENS, SON & co.
The Press., 1917-03-29
PolitenesS,

"PolitenesS costs nothing.' observed tha sage.
 "That's right" agreed the fool Pc itcneSS iS merely the art of not letting people know what you think of them.
The Press., 1917-03-29
Makes For Happiness.

"Are they happily marricd:'
 "Very. His ledge night falls on her &tarary club migltS.- Exchange.
The Press., 1917-03-29

If you do not like man. try t" iind out whether you are the reason or whether he is
The Press., 1917-03-29
NallnAMstnne Park.

Yellowstone park mcASurcS liftE-four miles from east tO west and SlXtY-t w" miles from n0rth tn south.
The Press., 1917-03-29

A happy life is not made up of neg gtives. Exemption from one thing is oot possession cf annthpr.- LandOr
The Press., 1917-03-29

Eczema spreads rapidly ; itching almost drive you mad. For quick relief, Deans Ointment is well recommended. 50c at all stores
The Press., 1917-03-29
PAINS SHARP
 AND STADBING
Woman Thought She Would Die. Cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
 Compound.

OVdensburg, Wis. -'T suffered from female troubles which caused piercing
The Press., 1917-03-29
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

OARPENTER ard BUILDER. . Estimate and Plans furnish See me oe- fore you build PhO-e lOS l5. Fl. K. GlLLlNe- HAM, StanOrdville.
 NN ID. OCONNELL, Attorney at WI |. Law Brown Block, East-Main st. CHRIS NATUSCHKAs Mer- V chant Tailor, Room 1, Warren's Block. Staf- tord springs.
 WILLIS H. REED, Attorney at w Law, Nrtary Public, ufnee ln StAnoEu National Bank Building East Main street. MICHAEL ROBEkT>, Auction WI eer. AE your service. Residence, Mes1 stafford. lsepHy A UCTIONEER, Terms reasonable A and satisfaction guaranteed.
 n. c. BA RLOW, Westtord Tet oof- wtulmantie 'DsO
 
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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-02
THE EQUAL RIGHTS LEAGUE,
Militant Race Organization and lts
Branches to Honor Douglass Memory.

Militant Race Organization and lts
Branches to Honor Douglass Memory.
The National Equal Rights league is
urging the race everywhere to hold
Douglass centennial exercises with
local Equal Rights leagues or commit
tees. The Boston meeting will be held
in Faneuil hall. 1t urges the race to,
push this matter and has issued the
following appeal to the race and its
friends: 80
Hillburn, N. Y. Jan. I, 1917.
To All Colored Citizens and Believers In
Justice:
The National Equal Rights league,
which 1T its ninth annual meeting held In
Washington in October advocated reduce
ton Of southern representation, believes
the reelection OF President Woodrow Wiz
son to be illegal and unconstitutional. be-
cause the forty. or thereabouts. electoral
votes of southern states based on disfran-
chised colored men are what reelected
him. They are in direct violation Of tho
second clause Of the fourteenth article OF
the federal constitution.
The white people Of the north are the
ones especially defrauded by this unlawful
count, and their leaders are calling this
fact to their attention. It Is we'll to let
them realize this result Of color disfran-
chisement. A contest is being urged. es-'
pecially by Hon. W. f. Chandler and Hon.
A. E. Pillsbury
Tho colored citizens have an opportunity
to help on this movement, however, by
writing to United States senator's and rep
resentatives before Feb. /.
BYRON GUNNER.
President.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-02
EDITORIALS
GERMANY'S POSITION.

Just as we are going to press it
was announced in Germany that they
would again start blockade of Eng
land and France, hoping thereby to
shorten the war by starving England
into peace terms. We believe Ger
many has a perfect right to use her
submarines and every facility at her
command to succeed, and it is not our
right to ask them to stop their sub
marine warfare upon all vessels at
tempting to go past their war zone.
Since England refuses to discuss
peace terms, then Germany, like any
other country would do, would put all
her power into execution to whip, and
it is not our American business to go
into house to sell goods when fight
ing is intense in that house. Let US
stay away. We have no business ex-
cept for mercenary purposes.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-02

ice in the employ Of the government
extended over period Of forty i've
years.
By thrift and economy Mr.. Berry
was able to provide comfortably for
himself and family. He owned prop
! erty in Philadelphia and Brooklyn. He
was man Of steady habits, sterling
character and great fidelity. As 4
member of the Concord Baptist Church
Of Christ in Brooklyn for forty years
he rendered faithful and efficient serv:
ice. He was chairman of the board Of
trustees for quarter Of century and
was a member and an official Of the
Concord Mutual Relief society Of the
above named church. He was a lib,
eral contributor. to the church and each
Fof its twenty or more auxiliary socie
ties. " ~ ~: y
Mr.. Berry was one of the founders of
the Society Of the Sons of Virginia in
Brooklyn, which he served for many
years as chairman Of the board Of di.
rectors. He was also a member of the
Southern Beneficial league in New
York city and member Of the Grand
United Order Of Moses in Brooklyn.
Members Of each organization to which
he belonged paid glowing tributes OF
love and affection to his memory at
the funeral services, which were held
at the Concord Baptist church.
The funeral sermon was preached
by the Rev. DR.. William M. Moss, pas
tor Of the Concord church, and N. B.
Dodson delivered brief eulogy, rep
resenting the Society Of the Sons Of
Virginia. Mr.. Berry's wife died in
August. 1916, shortly after which he
became i'll and never fully regained
his health. He was greatly beloved
by bis church and the societies in
which he held membership. He is sur
vived by devoted daughter, Mrs.
Charlotte A. Bell; a grandson, fos-
ter son and a host Of friends in many
parts Of the north and south.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-02
Meeting FOR ADJUSTMENT.
National Urban League to Hold Con-
ference on Migration.

National Urban League to Hold Con-
ference on Migration.
On Friday, Jan. 26, conference on
Negro migration will be held at the
Russell Sage Foundation building.
Twenty-second street and Lexington
avenue, under the auspices Of the
National League on Urban Conditions
Among Negroes. This conference Is
to be national in character and will
consist Of two sessions, one In the aft
ernoon and one in the evening. The
conferees will be representatives Of ma
tional organizations throughout the
country, including churches. welfare
movements and schools.
The subjects for discussion will be:
causes and Consequences Of the Mi
grafton"
"Present Conditions of Those Mi.
grating"
"What Is to Be Done to Aid In the
Negroes Adjustment to His New En-
vironment?'
The purpose Of the conference is to
bring before the leaders Of the various
communities to which the Negroes are
migrating the Importance Of aiding
them to adjust themselves to their new
environment, so that when the war
ceases and immigration increases the
Negroes may be we'll intrenched In
their positions and may be worthy cit
liens Of their adopted homes.
Some Of those who are expected to
be present and contribute to the sue
cess of the meeting are: Dr. r. r. Mo-
ton. Professor John Hope, president Of
Morehouse college; j. e. Moreland, ma
tional secretary. Y. NJ. c. A.: John
Mitchell Of the state labor commits
sion; Mrs. Mary Talbert, president Of
the National Federation of Womens
Clubs; DR.. George e. Haynes Of the
National League on Urban Conditions
Among Negroes and Mrs. S. w. Lay
ten. secretary Of the Philadelphia AS
ISOLATION For the Protection of Colored
Women. l.. Hollingsworth Wood, pres
ident Of the National Urban league.
will preside.
The sessions will he open TO the
public, and all persons who are inter
ested IN this question are invited to
attend.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-02
DEATH OF LEWIS n. BERRY.
Well Known churchnan and Govern
mont Employee Was Notable EisurA.t

wen NV0WV SUNVSFWsoV NV SVvS'N~
mont Employee Was Notable Figure
In the death Of Lewis II. rRrrry.
which occurred IN Broohlyn tn Jan.
uury. the rae III that section Of the
north has lost one OF iis most sialwart
members Mr.. Berry was \ native OF
Clark county. Va. He was member
OF family noted for Its ambition aud
thrift. The deceased was born q slave.
but when freedom came be made good
use Of his opportunities to better his
condition.
Not long after striking out for him
self Mr.. Berry obtained employment
in the government service and was as
signed to the department Of the east.
United States army. as general mes
sengcr in the chief quartermaster'y
office for a number Of years at Charles
ton, s. c.; Louisville. Ky.; San Fran-
cisco, Philadelphia and on Governors
island, New York, where he was serv-
Ing ut the time OF his death. At this
latter place he had been stationed for
the past twenty-five years. His serv-
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-02

Entered at the postoffice as Sec
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