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REFLECT HONEST DANIEL RYAN
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

In 1914 Daniel Ryan, who is a sturdy
and rugged, patriotic Irish-American
citizen, was elected one of the Demo
cratic county commissioners Of Cook
county. Mr.. Ryan halls from the Sew
enth Ward and since that time to the
present he has devoted all of his time
in looking after the affairs of his Office.
Commissioner Ryan possesses that
broad catholic spirit which enables him
not to know no man by the color of his
skin nor his nationality; for he employs
Colored men in conducting his business,
and he is one Of the best friends that
the oOlOred people have on the Board of
County Commissioners, and. they shOuld
not hesitate to record their votes for
him Tuesday, November 5th.
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MRS MARY HARSH, 2ses FEDERAL
STREET, BECOMES TIDE NEW
FINANCIAL SECRETARY FOE
THE EASTER LILY CLUB.

Mrs. Mary Harsh, who succeeds Mrs.
N. Louise Hawkins as financial secre-
AIRY Of the Easter Lily Club, is widely
known for her Affiliations in fraternal
organizations, having been an active
member in the Easter Lily since its or
ganization. She also fills with efficiency
these Offices in the following differ
ent organizations: Assistant Excellent
Scribe in Beautiful Gate, Royal House
No. 1, U. B. F. & 8. N. T.; Most Worthy
Princess in the Zion Temple, No. 81, 8.
n T.; Past n. N. @. and Worthy Re
eOrder in Queen Elizabeth h, II. Of
Ruth, No. 1885; Superintendent Of
Juvenile, No. 1850; Secretary of Napo-
leon Court, No. AZ, Heroines of Jericho;
Financial Secretary, VEINS Council, No.
1s2, A. N K. Sd. Of A; Chief Auditor
Of the MayaOwer and Hearts and Hand
Clubs, No. i; Financial Secretary Of the
Building Federation, o. B. F.&s. MT;
Mother Aatron Of NJ. Zion Junior.
Ne. II, Q. B. J, q 8. N. T., and First
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With respect to the location of DOLL
ing places, his policy has always be-,
to give the polling place to some ca.
ored person in precincts where thew
are in the majority. In Mr.. Egans
various lectures to the clerks in hi,
Office, and incidentally l might say
have been present at all of them, h
has always emphasized the rule Of
the Office, that every one who visit,
it shall be treated courteously, with.
out regard to race, color or political
connections.
So deep into the consciousness Of
his under clerks has this rule been
planted, that the window, information
and other clerks, might with profit, be
taken as models by other Offices having
direct dealings with the public and
especially with our people.
Mr.. Egan recently appointed Mrs
Lulu Sims, 1850 Walnut Street Cor
responding Secretary to the Equal Op
portunity League), to elerkship in the
Election Office upon the recommend.
ton of County Judge Thomas 7.
Seully and prominent citizens Of the
South and West Side.
This is an evidence of his dispe
sition to give the COlored women rec
IGNITION in keeping with their En-
largod political rights and obligations
By all the rules of reason it is only
fair to assume that Mr.. Egan will con
tinue his fair treatment Of the COlOrst
citizens upon his election to the Ohsa
of Bailiff of the Municipal Court Of
Chicago.
1 therefore feel justified in appeal
ing to every Colored man and wOnan
of the City of Chicago, the men B!
their direct votes, and the women BY
their great influence, to aid in the elee'
ton of Mr.. Egan to the Office of Baih
of the Municipal Court of Chicago.
By Robert L. Taylor.
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Dennis J. Egan, the subject of the fol-
lowing sketch, is the Chief Clerk in the
Election Office, and is the Democratic
candidate for Bailif of the Municipal
Court Of Chicago.
Among his various duties as admins
trative head Of the Election Office, is
the employment of clerks in the Office Of
the Election Commissioners, the Sc
lection Of judges and clerks of election,
in the two thousand or more election
precincts Of Chicago, and the location
of polling places into which the voters
are required to go for the purpose Of
casting their ballots.
In every phase Of this work the con-
duet Of Mr.. Egan, particularly as it is
related to members Of our race, has
come under my somewhat skillful OBJ
servation. I say somewhat skillful OBJ
servation because for almost twenty
four years I have been clerk in the
Election ofiee. To say that he has lived
up to his reputation of being "square
deal" public official in his relations
with the Colored citizens, as well as
all others, is but the simple statement
of a conviction held by every man and
woman of our race who has had oeca-
sion to visit the Election Office during
the last four years. The evidence Of
his favorable treatment and considers
ton of the political claims Of the Col
ored citizens, consists partially in the
fact that there are now employed as
clerks in the Election Office four Col
ored men and one woman, every one
of whom are members Of the Repub-
lican party, while Mr.. Egan is him
self Democrat.
Not only this but there are far more
Colored men and women serving as
judges and clerks of election than
ever served heretofore under former
administrations.
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Hon. Thomas Kasperski, Democratic
candidate for reelection for county
commissioner, was born in wittow, Po-
land BE was the son Of Andrew and
Agnes CMOtjtys) Kasperski. His parents
brought him to the United States in
1882, while he was nothing but a mere
boy Gas 1t were). he received his edu-
cation IN the paroehial schools. On No
vember z, 1891, he was very delightfully."-
united IN marriage to Miss Anna Dull
ski, also q native Of Poland, and they
are the happy parents of two children,
Miss Rose and Stanley Kasperski, and
their only son, who recently joined the
United States army, and he Is more than
willing TO shed his true American blood
on the battlefelds Of France while
fighting for . world wide democracy.
For fourteen years Mr.. Kasperski was
one Of the honest and faithful collectors
for WeskOff q Co. and for one year he
served as bailif Of the Criminal Court
of Cook county. he has been very sue
cessfully engaged in the real estate
business since 1906; in 1914 he was elect
ed one Of the commissioners Of Cook
county and he devotes almost every
hour in the day in looking after his Of
fetal duties. he is also one of the For
est Preserve commissioners. He is one
Of the members Of the managing COM
mittee of the Democratic party Of
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COlored, 4345 Vincennes ave-, one mar
rOwiy missing her baby, was aired Wed
nesday in the Boys Court, Walter
Byrnes, white, alleged leader Of the
white boys, was held for the grand
jury on bond of 81 900. Mrs. Andrews
testified her husband heard Byrnes
give the "fre" command.
It is awful to think that anything
like the above would happen in Republi-
can Chicago when we take into consider
alton the fact that Mayor Thompson
and members of his police force are such
warm friends of the COlOred people.
Editor.
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Cook county; he is an honored mem
Der of the Foresters, the woOdmen and
Knights of Columbus.
Commissioners and his devoted wife,
Mrs. Kasperski, are loyal and steadfast
members of the Roman Catholic church,
and springing from iberty-loving race
he knows no man by the color of his
skin, or nationality. In all business
transactions his word is his bond and
he Is justly entitled to receive the votes
Of all fair or liberal minded men in this
city in his race for reelection for Coun-
ty Commissioner.
As one Of the County Commissioners
for the last four years Mr.. Kasperski
has been friendly minded towards Col
ored people in the way Of securing them
positions at the County Hospital and in
having them admitted to that institu-
tien while sick and unable to take care
Of themselves, and all the Colored help
at that county and at other county in
stitutions are always greatly delighted
to loudly sing his praise in the highest
terms and many Colored people residing
on the West Side are his friends, and
it should be a pleasure for them and for
the progressive Colored people living in
all parts Of this city to record their
votes on Tuesday, November 5th, in IA
vor Of his reelection as County Commits
sioner, SO put cross in front of his
name and let it 60 at that.
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Col Roscoe cOnkling Simmons was to
have made his last appearance to. the
Americas public. before. going abroad,
at South Park N. E. Church Thursday,
Oct. s1st, but the meeting has been post
poned because of the "Hu'' epidemic.
A further announcement win be made
through these columns as to the date when
he win appear. Let all organizations
watch for the date and keep it open
50 that they can attend in a body:
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EMMA SMITH,
,aoo 81, g..

The Ladies' Aid No. Of st. Marx 3
NJ. E. Church win hold q social next
Tuesday night, October 10Th, at Mrs.
Banks, 5les Wabash avenue. One Of
the novel features is that each member
has been given a small purse to be fIled
with pennies one for each year.of their
age. some interesting dsyslopnsnts
and surprises are expected
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Mrs. Frances Berry COston, teach
er in the public schools of indianapolis,
Ind, and special correspondent of the
indianapolis News on the activities Of
the Colored people has been designated
by the War Department as a reporter
Of the work of the Colored women Of the
Hoosier capital in the war work Of the
nation.
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d. The new Y. N. C. A. Hostess House
for Colored women at Camp Dodge
Iowa, is expected to be ready for O''
eupancy this month. The building Is
located at the extreme south end of the
camp. A complete staff of COlOrsd
women will be in charge to act IS
hostesses and secretaries. The Nation
al Y. W. G. A. win send out these
workers.
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INTERESTING WAR NOTES.

A hostess house has been opened
through the War Camp Community
Service at Augusta, Ca, where Camp
Hancock is located. Money has been
raised to support a COlOred worker for
girls in connection with this useful
center.
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The Colored men and women Of Okla
homa have organized Council Of De-
tense, as an auxiliary to the organiza-
ton operated by the White citizens
and very satisfactory progress is being
made. The women's branch is in charge
of Mrs. Nellie B. Henderson, of Okla
homa City.
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the press
In 1917 the League said: "Ald- Lat
tier is the man who built the MunisiPal
Pier; he has given excellent service in
guarding interests of the city in the
South Park and Illinois Central matter;
vigorous man of honesty, decision and
indepeadenee; his public work has been
valuable and promises to Be stil more
so.,7 =.
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Fifty-fOur years old. Educated in
Chicago Public Schools.
Employed North Chicago Steel Mills
1850 to 1895.
Appointed Chief Clerk County Clerks
Once, 1895 to 1898.
Nominated and elected County Com
missioner, 1895 to 1900.
Appointed Chief Deputy Probate
Clerk, 1901 to 1908. z
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SENATOR LEWIS THIS WEEK MADE A
SPECIFIES" SWING AROUND THE CIR
Gle THROUGH THE SOUTHERN PART OF
THE STATE.
HON. WILLIAM L. O'CONNELL, HIS CAM
PAIGN MANAGER, CLAIMS THAT MANY
COLORED MEN WILL VOTE FOR SENATOR
LEWIS.

conflict, the first question that Wilson
win ask his heart will be-what is to
the best interests Of the humanity in
our keepingi Then he will consult his
countrymen as to the best conditions
that execute the purposes for which we
entered this war-and lastly the vindi-
cation Of our national honor and the
complete preservation of the victory
gained by our gallant soldiers.
WIN Take Nothing Less.
"Nothing less viii ever be submitted
to by him or submitted by him for the
acceptance of his country.
"Until the political issues of the fu-
ture are declared, the great test for US
all is self-eontrol. The greatest proof
Of our patriotism is to trust those who
have proven faithful-and the highest
duty before us is to reward with con-
tinued authority those who have shown
by conduct, capacity to serve the pres
emit emergencies in the manner most use
full to our officers in authority-and the
greatest usefulness to onr people in the
crisis at hand. For that reason I urge
Illinois to elect to the Senate and the
House that eandidate-Republican or
Democrat-who by his services to the
President has in this pending conflict
proven his devotion to the President g
demands and his usefulness to the Presi-
dents needs.
ST dare 60 further, and in the name
Of true democracy I ask the return to
place Of any public servant whose serv-
ices show him most fitted at this time
to serve our country in the place that
is sought. True democracy is justice.
Justice calls for rewarding any man of
deserving merit, according to his proven
worth.
Need Broad Patriotism.
"Less than this at this time is petty
partisanship when the times demand
broad patriotism.D
Senator Lewis reviewed other wars
and demonstrated that all petty polit-
zeal issues were consumed by national
need in the time of internecine or inter
national conflict.
"Today we are confronting the condi-
ton of no politics at home on which
there is any distinct array Of one set of
our cOuntrymen from another" summed
up Senator Lewis.
Hon. William L. o'Connell, who is in
charge of Senator Lewis headquarters
in the LaSaIle Hotel, claims that every
day many Colored men call on him and
without receiving any money state that
"they intend to vote in favor of the
reelection Of Senator Lewis"
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MINIATURE RACE RIOT; BOY
HELD ON $1,000 BONDS

A miniature Grace not, -, in. which
the command "FireI" was given and
rocks were hurled through the windows
Of the home Of Mrs. David Andrews,
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Dorn q DayenpoEt, La 1866. Resident
Of Chicago sinse 1855.
VITA Chicago Pie Co, shirty-tvo
yeasz
Member Of Nasons, Royal League and
Royal Areanun.
Elected Alderman IN ls1l. ls1s. 1915.
and lslz, each time having rseonn.nda-
ton Of Municipal Voters League and
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Trustee of the Grand Temple of Illinois,
s. N. T.
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Appointed Chief Recorders Om''
1904 to 1907.
Appointed Public Administrator "
Cook County, 1907 to 1913.
Elected Chairman Republican COOA"
Committee, 1912 to 1914.
Elected Campaign Manager lSl'
1915. ..,.
Appointed Chief Deputy Recorder
1917.
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NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF THE
EASTER LILY CLUB.

An money and communications must
be sent or paid to Mrs. Mary Harsh,
Financial Secretary of Easter Lily. She
succeeds Mrs. N. Louise Hawkins. Her
address is 1868 Federal street.
This club viii not be responsible for
money paid to Mrs. II. L. Hawkins. By
order Of the President,
EMMA SMITH,
1928 Federal Street.
MARY HARSH, Financial see,y,
1908 Federal Street.
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Wilson'S Course wissst.

"The people of our land had endured
indignities and murders that 30 wounded
their national pride that they were un-
able to reflect that President Wilson
could not give an immediate response to
any matter involving our associates in
the war without taking time to get their
views or taking time sufficient for them
to know what ours were that we had de-
eided to announce. Otherwise all forms
Of divisions and confusions could follow
to the embarrassment of the allies and
the reviying of the enemy.
"The final answer of the President
was another assurance to the American
people that their trust and patience in
eOnfding to his Judgment viii ever be
justified by his judgments and decisions.
"In the future disposition of the
problems that now shall arise from the
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HON. JAMES HAMILTON LEWIS ISSUES
"A PEAIN, MATTER-OF-FAcT STATEMENT
TO THE VOTERS THROUGHOUT THE
STATE OF ILLINOIS In IT HE URGES THE
PEOPLE TO TRUST AND STAND BY PRESI-
DENT WOODROW WILSON.
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The first of this week United States
Senator James Hamilton Lewis opened
up his campaign for reelection in Chi
cago and issued the following address
or statement to the voters Of Illinois:
Senator Lewis called on the voter to
forget party lines and sectional dissen-
sion and based his argument for return
to Office solidly on the fact that he has
been unswervingly faithful to President
Wilson in the service Of the nation at
war.
''No Political PARTIES"
In his statement Senator Lewis said:
"There are no political parties in
America and no party issues in Illinois.
The one issue before our people of this
state is the same as that before every
state in the Union-loyalty to the Gov
eminent; obedience to the constituted
authorities while our nation is at war
with q foreign foe. It is worthy Of your
reflection that every great war has con-
sumed every political party that existed
only as internal difference and moved
into the war issue every dispute that
had previously determined the political
status Of the citizens.
"our eountrymen must now know
that the future political issues and the
new growth Of political parties win arise
out Of the present world war. They win
first ring forth from the differences over
the accepted conditions of the peace
treaty.
1.-THE coming conflict over the ap-
preaching treaty Of victory was shad-
owed in the impotence of our country
men, displayed when President Wilson
fingered in inaction for a few days on
the proposition Of Berlin for an armis-
tiee.
The Tupelo journal., 1918-02-22
LAD TO TESTIFY
Says Watoga Lady, GAS To What
Cardui Has Done For Me, So
As To Help Others"

Watoga, w. Va.-Mrs. S. w. Caldwell,
of this town, says: "When about l5years
of age, | suffered greatly -. Sometimes
would 60 a month or two, and | had
terrible headache, hackache, and bearing
down pains, and would just drag and
had no appetite. Then -. it would last
-. two weeks, and was SO weakening,
ard my health was awful.
My mother bought me a bottle OF
Careful, and / began TO improve after
taking the first bottle, SO kept it up till |
took three 49,. gained, and was well
and strong, and | wv it all to Cardui.
am married low and have 3 children
. Have never had to have a doctor for
female trouble, and just resort to Cardui
if need a tonic. | am glad to testify to
what it has done for me, so as to help
Others"
If you are nervous or weak, have head
aches, backaches, or any of the other
ailments so common to women, why not
give Cardui a trial? Recommended by
many physicians. In use over 40 years.
Begin taking Cardui today. 1t may
be the very medicine you need.
NC-130
The Tupelo journal., 1918-02-22

THE TONIC
FOR WOMEN

SteHa-Vitae has been in success
full use in the treatment of those diseases
peculiar to women for more than a
third of a century.
For nearly ten years it has been
sold under a plain, positive guarantee
to benefit. Less than one bOt-
tie out of every one thousand
sold has been refunded foIs and esssvy
claim for q refund has been satisfied.
Thousands of letters likethls praising
SteIla-Vitae and telling Of beneilJ TO
suffering women have been received.
IRIS. e. II. Russell, of Mil Springs,
n. c., gratefully writes us as follows:
81 was in a most wretched condl-
ton; had palpitation of the heart
and would swell and bloat in a most
distressing way. When | began
using StelIa-Vitae | weighed l0S
pounds. Now | weigh 135. | am
more thankful than | can ever tell
you for the great good this Won
derful medicine has done me"
Mrs. Russell was at That critical
period, the "change," and her sincere
gratitude for the blessed relief will be
understood and appreciated by every
woman who reads her letter.
Stella-Vitae has proved a boon to
suffering womanhood, to young girls
approaching their first vital period, to
women approaching the anguish OF
childbirth, to women approaching the
"change of life.o Stella-Vifae strength
ems the female organs and promotes
regularity in the monthly function.
No risk of loss is taken by any suf-
fering woman who tries Stella-Vitae
on our guarantee of the first bottle.
All dealers sell Stella=Vitae and Will
return your money if it does not bene.
fit you. Don't put off a trial.
tor sale by ST. Clair Drug Co.,
wholesale and retail distributors, 112
Spring ST.. Tupelo, Miss.
The Tupelo journal., 1918-02-22
A COLLEGE EDUCATION CAN BE
SECURED AT HOME.

Mississippi farmers who wish to
meet the unusual war conditions with
scientific methods of farming that
must be based on a knowledge of the
principles of agriculture; and young
men who must stay on the farms to
Increase food production, who would
otherwise be in college, will be inter
ested in knowing of the correspond
ence courses of study offered by the
Agricultural and Mechanical College.
The courses at present offered are in
Agronomy (Soils and Soil Fertility
Agricultural Engineering, Animal
Husbandry, Dairy Husbandry, Farm
Botony, Horticulture, Poultry, Eng
lish, History, Spanish, and Psychology
The courses in Agronomy, Animal
Husbandry, Poultry, English, History,
Spanish, and Psychology lead to col
lege credit, but may be taken also for
vocational advancement.
Write for description of the courses
to the Service Bureau, Agricultural
College, Mississippi.
The Tupelo journal., 1918-02-22
80 Packets Garden Seed for a
Dollar.

AS a special Introductory Of
fer we will send, postpaid,
Thirty 5 and 10c packets of
finest Garden Seed for $1.00.
Collection includes every thing
you eat such as beans, cabbage,
beets, onions, tomatoes, ETC.,
ETC., and the very best varieties.
We will also send free sam
pies andsprices Of Early Cotton,
Seed Corn, 90 Day Velvet
Beans, etc.
Fine Peach and Apple Trees
ST per dozen, postpaid. 800
Strawberry Plants $1.00, Cat
alog free.
Tennessee Valley Seed Co.
Albany, Ala, Box T. j.
The Tupelo journal., 1918-02-22
A WOOD FUEL RESERVE FOR
NEXT WINTER.

From all over the country both
north and south come reports OF
widespread interest in getting out
wood for fuel to take the place OF
the coal shortage. On short notice
there has been considerable difficulty
in getting the wood in suitable form
for fuel and transporting it to the
market. This should bring sharply
to mind the necessity of being pre-
pared well in advance where this form
of fuel must be used. There is too
much a feeling, even in spite OF the
acute conditions in severe weather,
that this is only a temporary affair
and that another year plenty of coal
will be available. No one knows how
much coal there will be for general
fuel purposes next year. With the
enormous demands being made upon
both coal and transportation, there is
no likelihood that there will be any
great abundance and a very good
chance that the shortage may be more
widespread and severe than this year.
1t is only a matter of good business
foresight for those communities who
have the wood around them to see
that some time during the season a
sufficient supply is cut and hauled
where it could be easily available as
a reserve next winter. The time to
cut it is right now before the spring
season opens, as it will have time to
season thoroughly by next winter and
can be done without diverting labor
from other important work. Use the
waste wood for fuel WHICH cannot be
used for other purposes.
In many cities and towns munich
pal woodyards have been started and
are working very successfully. Such
a yard should be in operation IN ev-
ery town where wood can be obtained
and at work building up a reserve for
next winter. Those locally response
BILE for the government of towns and
communities should take early action
and see that this is done, or some SIM
liar means employed to ward off a fuel
shortage another year.
There is some talk among the State
Administrators in regard to an EN-
barge on coal next winter to those
who have access to supplies of wood.
In short, coal will simply be refused
to those who can get wood. With this
prospect held out, we want to have a
vigorous campaign to biuld up a wood
fuel supply in every community IN n
state and thus be protected against
the lack of coal next winter.
w G G
The Tupelo journal., 1918-02-22
An Apt Student.

A young woman who went to CO.
lumbia to take her degree of doctor
of philosophy married her professor
in the middle of her second year.
When she announced her engagement
one of her friends said:
1But, Edith, | thought you came up
here to get your Ph-D"
$50 l did," replied Edith, ''but /
had no idea would get him so soon"