Iowa State Bystander

ADVERTISE IN THIS PAPER The Best and only medium that reaches the colored people of the middle west. XXIII No. 10 Miss Zoe Richardson has completed her new house on the East Side. Mrs. P. H. Hunter made a business trip to Maryville, Mo., the early part of the week. Mr. Geo. Griffin, 108 N. Thirteenth street, who has been gone since April has returned home. Mrs. W. H. Allen of 1214 Crocker street was a caller at the Bystander office Thursday. Mrs. Dulan of 1619 East Walnut street has been quite sick for the past three weeks. Rev. J. W. Botts of Omaha, Neb., was the guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Wilkerson, 223 East Thirteenth street. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Watkins have just finished remodeling their beautiful home, making it modern, with hard wood floors. Mr. James Hill of Omaha, Neb., has come to Des Moines to take charge of the Jefferson cafe dining room. Mr. Hill is one of Omaha's musical talent. Mrs. Emerald Mash returned from a three weeks' visit in Leavenworth, Kans., and Kansas City, Mo. She reports a splendid time. Mrs. Ida Rowland of 575 West Ninth street fell down several steps and was bruised very badly, but at this writing was able to tope up and around and is doing nicely. The Marshall Real Embroidery club met with Mrs. Addie Wiley on Wednesday afternoon. A delightful lunch was served. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Bernice Wilson on Eleventh street on Wednesday, August 23. Miss Daisy Jones who is visiting relatives and friends in our city returned to her home in Buxton last Friday, after a two weeks stay here. A number of friends gathered at Greenwood park last Thursday in honor of Miss Daisy Jones of Buxton. A delightful afternoon was spent by those present. The Virginia Picnic Association will meet with Mrs. Pyre, 1046 Enos Ave. Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m. All members are trged to be present. Mr J. W. Young of Ohio will arrive in our city about the 20th for a three weeks visit with his brother, Mr. Geo. C. Young. His wife has been visiting at the Young home for the rast few days. Mrs. H. H. Hooker of Chicago, a former resident of our city, is a guest of Mrs. Esther Morton on 10th street. She will remain in our city infinitely. Mr. P. S. Irvin, the inventor of a sanitary military ration carrier, received a patent on same last week from the Department of Interior, the serial number being $2623. The carrier is quite unique and convenient affair, there being separate compartments for different articles of food. Dr. Jefferson anticipates leaving Sunday morning in his car for Kansas City, Mo., to attend the National Medical association, which convenes there Tuesday morning, August 22. He will read a paper, entitled "The Diagnostic Value of Pain." Mrs. Jefferson will accompany him. Rev. J. Goins, D. D., of Jefferson City, Mo., will preach Sunday at the Corinthian Baptist church. All are cordially invited. Rev. Goins is quite prominent in the Baptist association, holding several offices. He also is the editor of the Western Messenger. Mr. Chas. Howard, one of our East High school graduates, will edit the athletic column to run in the Bystander beginning this week. He will give the boys of Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Minnesota and Nebraska and the great northwest some interesting pointers. We trust this will be an interesting feature and appreciated by our many readers. There are a large number of our people employed this year at the state fair. Those whom we know working out there are C. W. Williams, J. H. Shepard, Jeff Logan, C. B. Woods, Wm. Tomlin and Wm. Jones, Mesdames G. H. Clegget, Maud Jones, Ada Jones, Laura Lewis, E. T. Blagburn, Bert Williams, J. H. Shepard, T. Blagburn, D. A. Bassfield and many others we do not at this time know of. Mrs. Woods and children of Mar- REMEMBER THE Is the best place to go for Good Home Cooking Everything First Class Red 1367 1012 Center Street Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Erickson, Props. THE BYSTANDER shall, Texas, who has been visiting her relatives, Mrs. J. James, A. Moss and Mrs. Bell, for the past month, left for home last night, carrying with her many new friends in the north. She spoke so highly of her reception and pleasant visit. Miss McDowell and Miss Dicky will give a reception for students of Iowa university at the home of Mrs. J. H. McDowell, 909 Eighth street, next Tuesday evening, August 22. Mesdames Emerald Mash and S. Winrow returned last week from a month's visit in Atchison and Kansas City, Kans. While in Atchison they were the guests of Mrs. Winrow's mother, Mrs. M. Marshall, and visited with Mrs. Margret Jordette, Mrs. Winrow's sister, in Kansas City. Those who will visit Chicago next week in attendance at the Grand Masonic conclave from our city are: John L. Thompson and family, P. G. M., and president of the International conference of Grand Masters; S.Joe Brown and wife, grand master of Iowa and P. G. P.; E. T. Banks, P. G. M. and present chaplain; Gus Watkins, P. M. and present eminent commander of King Solomon, No. 6; Mr. Art Wilson and wife, high priest of Geo. H. Cleggtch chapter of Royal Arch Masons, and Morris Mills. The International Order of Twelve of daughters and sir knights of Tabor celebrated their 44th anniversary of the order at Union park Saturday, August 12th, to a large crowd of sir knights, daughters of tabernacle, maids and pages of honor and visiting friends from other fraternities. Owing to the rain we had exclusive use of the pavilion. Tables were beautifully arranged with plenty of good, wholesome food. The Capital City band was arranged in the center of the pavilion and furnished special music for the occasion. The tents drill was fine and appreciated by all. After the dinner an excellent program was rendered. One of the mos tdelightful social affairs of the season was given by Miss Aurora Brooks at the home of her parents, 1623 Searle street, on Thursday evening, August 10. A large canvas pavilion was erected on the lawn. A dancing floor was also in evidence. A large scene as a background was painted for the occasion and illuminated with Japanese lanterns produced avery pleasing effect. An abundance of ice cream, punch and delicious home made cake tended to add to the comfort of about fifty of Des Moines' most prominent society buds. The music for the occasion consisted of violin, cello and piano. Mr. Clyde L. Glass and Miss Helen Vance Dameron also rendered a few selections. The only regretted incident of the whole affair was when the time came to go. Mrs. C. B. Woods of this city, Mrs. Anna Barner of Grimes and Miss Myrtle B. Claughton of Minneapolis spent last week at Gravity, Iowa, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Johnson, at their beautiful country home. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson entertained in their honor a number of guests from Clarinda, who moter over, at a beautifully appointed four-course dinner last Sunday. In the evening the son, Mr. Fred Johnson, entertained the party with a delightful drive through the country in their car. The guests departed on Tuesday evening for Clarinda, where they visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Stewart. After a few days' visit at the home of Mrs. C. B. Woods, Miss Claughton left on Tuesday evening for a few days' visit in Toledo, Ohio, and Chicago, Ill. The following program will be rendered at Asbury Chapel on Tuesday evening, August 22: Song, selected, male quartette, Messrs. B. Powell, W. J. Sheppard, C. C. Johnson, E. Hill. Piano selection, Miss Carlene Kelly, Duet, Miss Bermuda Lee, Miss Orae Bundy. Reading, selected, Miss Lula Vaughn. Solo, selected, Mr. E. K. Knox. Part II. Song, selected, male quartette, Messrs. C. H. Wilson, Geo. Mason, E. K. Knox, Wm. Shackelford. Violin selection, Master Arthur Wilson. Solo, Mrs. A. M. White. Recitation, Master Jno. D. Ousley. Remarks. Song, special selection, Wilson's Octette. Refreshments. The Beautiful Light Court, No. 4, of Calanthe, held their installation at their hall Tuesday evening. Grand Worthy Counselor Sister Eva Owen installed the officers as follows: W. C., Sister Jennifer Couch, W. inspectrix, Sister Florence B. Taylor, W. O. Sister Leota Ewings; W. R. of D. Sister Willie Booker; W. R. of Acc. Sister Lillian Robinson; W. R. of deposits, Sister Mary White; W. S. D. Sister Minnie Harris; W. J. D. Sister Effie Carter; W. conductress, Sister Florida Mathews; assistant conductress, Sister Mangian; worthy escort, Sister Lillie Henry; worthy H. Bro. Mangian; worthy P. Bro. Galloway; worthy inspector, Bro. Robert Couch. After which very interesting remarks were made by G. W. C. Sister Owens. Subscribe for The Bystander. DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 1916. A GREAT MAN DEAD. Mr. John Lang of Kansas City, Mo., well known throughout the middle west, died very suddenly Saturday morning, August 12th. In his auto in company with Prof. J. R. E. Lee he was accidentally struck by another car and the excitement affected his heart. He was carried to the Weaver floral parlors, where he died before physicians could reach him. He was born in Harrisburg, Ky., in 1840 and had been manager of the Blind Blone Concert Co. for the past thirty-seven years. He belonged to the Baptist church and several secret orders, being a 32nd degree Mason. He was highly respected and honored by both races. He was considered one of the wealthiest men of his race in Missouri, having made it by hard knocks and economy. The funeral services were very fine and were largely attended. KANSAS CITY ENTERTAINS MANY. Kansas City, Mo., seems to have had more than their share of the great events for this year. The golden jubilee of the Masonic Grand Lodge of Missouri just concluded its session there last week, which was largely attended. Our good friend, W. W. Fields, was elected grand master. This week the National Negro Business League, of which the late Dr. Booker T. Washington was president, will hold their 17th annual session there, at which place and time there will be hundreds of distinguished and representative business men and women of our race. The National Medical association also holds its annual session there. FINE MUSICIAN HERE Mr. Clyde Leroy Glass, a Des Moines young man, who is studying music at the New England Conservatory of Music, arrived in our city a few weeks ago to visit his mother, after having been gone two years. He is making a wonderful advancement in music, in which we are all deeply interested, as Mr. Glass is our home boy and without a doubt the greatest musician that Des Moines has yet produced, and he is destined, if he continues as he has, to become one of America's greatest musicians. He is congenial and affable to meet and we commend him to the public as an ideal representative of the latent power of the Negro race. GREAT MASONIC MEETING Next week Chicago will witness one of the greatest of secret society meetings in the world. Every branch of the Masonic fraternity will be represented there, which includes the fifth Knight Templar international conference, eighteen annual meeting of Imperial Council Nobles of Mystic Shrine, International Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons, second meeting of grand and past grand masters, grand secretaries' conference, International Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star and the Grand Court Daughters of Isis of the United States. Special events will be: Tuesday night, August 22, Shriners street parade and grand ball at the Eighth regiment armory, Thursday, August 24, Knights Templars parade and field day exercises at White Sox park at 2:30 p. m. Thursday night, Knights Templars grand ball at Seventh regiment armory. MEXICO SEEKING NEGRO. EMIGRATION. Mr. I. M. Jones has been selected by a large land syndicate of Sonora state, Mexico, to interest the colored people to buy at least a small tract of this rich fertile land while it is cheap and move out there. The syndicate owns about 18,000 acres located in the district of Hermosillo, in the state of Sonora, Mexico, and they have recently opened up a town site known as Tastiata. Mr. Ross of Adel and Mr. Campbell of California are here working in the interest of this property. See their ad elsewhere. A SUCCESSFUL SESSION. The twentieth annual grand session of International Order of Twelve, 333 in solo deo salus, Knights and Daughters of Tabor, jurisdiction of Iowa, convened in Keokuk, Iowa, August 1, 2, and 3. The twentieth annual grand session of the Order of Twelve was called to order Tuesday, August 1, at 10 a.m. in Masonic hall by Sir Edward Robertson, C. G. M., of Marshalltown, assisted in ritualistic work by Dt. Mattey Brooks, G. H. P. and I. V. H. P. of Des Moines. The various committees for the week were appointed. The different towns sending delegates were Des Moines, Clarinda, Mason City, Centerville, Buxton and Marshalltown. On Tuesday evening was the delegates' reception. The program, as follows, was rendered: Prayer, Rev. P. Thomas; bass solo, Rev. Sir J. H. Reynolds, Des Moines; welcome address in behalf of the city by Mayor Ed S. Lofton. The mayor indeed extended the delegates a most hearty welcome in behalf of the city of Keokuk and the white citizens. Rev. S. Bates of Des Moines responded to the mayor's address. Dr. Bates responded that the delegates most heartily received the welcome of the mayor. He also stated that Keokuk had two great wonders which had never been witnessed by the eyes of many present, namely the Mississippi river and the great power dam. Piano duet, Maid and Page South. Welcome ad- dress on behalf of Iowa Temple, No. 83, Sir Fred Jenkins. Response, Sir Roy P. Walker, Des Moines. Vocal solo, Mr. Arthur Frye. Welcome address in behalf of Niobe Tabernacle, No. 9, Dt. Eveline Frye. Response, Dt. Maud Wilkinson, Des Moines. Welcome address in behalf of Moabites Tent, No. 99, Maid Hernandus Smith. Response, Dt. Maud Brewton, Mason City. Welcome address in behalf of the colored citizens of Keoku, Rev SButler. Selection, Maid Marie Scott. Address, Sir C. W. Tinsley, Jacksonville, Ill. Remarks, Sir Edward Roberczn, C. G. M., Marshalltown. On Wednesday afternoon the Sir Knights and Daughters went on a special car to visit the great power dam. On Wednesday evening at 8 p. m. the Sir Knights and Daughters, Maids and Pages assembled in Pilgrim Rest Baptist church for their twentieth annual church, selection, choir. Prayer, Rev S. J. H. Reynolds. Selection, choir. Introduction of Sir Rev S. Bates by Sir Edward Roberson, C. G. M. Dr. Bates took as his text John 15-13. His sermon was full of force and straight to the point. Prayer, Rev S. B. Burton. Selection, choir. Remarks, Sir C. W. Tinsley. Remarks, Rev S. J. H. Helm. Benediction. On Thursday morning, August 3, the code of laws for the Grand Temple and Tabernacle of Iowa and jurisdiction, were drawn and adopted. On Thursday afternoon at 3 p.m. Sir J. R. Roberts, G. P. P., presented Moabites Tent, No. 99, to grand body, Sir Edward Robertson, G. C. M.; D. Mattie Brooks, G. H. P., and D. Maud Brewton, G. Q. M., made interesting talks to maids and pages. At 4 p.m. Thursday memorial services were held. Program: Song, "Blest be the Tie." Invocation, Rev. S. I. L. Bates, Eulogy, Maid Alma Tent, Tent of Israel, Des Moines. Eulogy, Dt. Stella Trent, Arctic Tabernacle, Des Moines. Eulogy, Dt. Marie Marie, Arctic Tabernacle, Des Moines. Eulogy, Dt. Mary Currency, Golden Rule Tabernacle, Centerville. Song, "God Will Take Care of You." Eulogy, Dt. Mary B. Mathieu, Buxton. Song, "Jesus Savior Pilot Me." Eulogy, Sir J. B. Mathieu, Iowa Temple, No. 83, Keokul. Eulogy, Dt. Anna Thompson, Progressive Tabernacle, Clarinda. Song, "Life Is Like a Mountain Railroad." Eulogy, Dt. Marie Allen, Golden Shield Tabernacle, Mason City. On Thursday evening at 8 p.m. the following citizens' program was rendered: Instrumental, Miss Marjorie Haubert, Paper, Dt. Ada White, Buxton. Address on work of jurisdiction, Dt. I. B. Aikens. Reading, Dt. Imogene Wilson, Paper, Dt. Emma Martin. Vocal solo, Mr. Arthur Fox. Three minute talk on good of order by Dt. A. D. Johnson, Sir Allen Staten. Vocal solo, Dr. Georgia Caldwell. Remarks, Hon. Geo. H. Woodson. On Friday at 2 p. m. the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: C. G. M., Edward Robertson, Marshalltown; G. H. P., Mattie Brooks, Des Moines; V. C. G. M., William Martin, Centerville; V. G. H. H., Addie Johnson, Buxton; C. G. S. J, H. Reynolds, Des Moines; C. G. R., Isaile Aikens, Keokuk; C. G. T., Thomas Allen, Mason City; G. P., J. R. Roberts, Des Moines; G. Q. M., Frankie Holland, Des Moines; C. G. O., Rev. S. Bates, Des Moines; C. G. P., M. E., Dixon, Keoguk; C. G. S, Ada White, Buxton; G. D. M. R. P. Walker, Des Moines. On Friday at 4:30 p. m. there was an automobile parade of sir knights and daughters, maids and pages, headed by the colored Institute band, through the principal streets of Keokuk, under the leadership of Sir J. 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This is the most peaceful and desir- xico. 50x139 feet in the business and choice resi- to $500. 10 Acres of Richest Farm Lands and Town Lots for $500 Just Opened a Magnificent New Town-Site in the Most Beautiful and Fertile Valley in America, Located at TASTIOTA, MEXICO on the west coast, in the state of Sonora, a few hours ride by rail or automobile from Tuscan, Arizona. This is a wonderful rich agricultural district, having a mild climate the year round and destined to be a second California. Canning factories are locating here and there are 50 flour mills in the state. This is the most peaceful and desirable part of Mexico. Town lots 50x139 feet in the business and choice resident section $300 to $500. TERMS TO SUIT This is an ideal place workers seeking a land of equi Good shipping facilities over coast vessels to Sao Diego, Seattle, west coast of Mexico Crops the year round. Winter limes, walnuts, sugar cane and This offer holds good when For maps and further par TASTIOTA TOWN-SITE AND FARM LANDS Senora, Republic of Mexico ideal place for farm development and for a land of equal privilege and cheap living. facilities over Southern Pacific R. R. and by San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, east of Mexico and thru the Panama Canal. round. Winter vegetables, oranges, lemons, sugar cane and cotton in abundance. cold good while they last. ard further particulars address: N-SITE I. M. JONES, Apt. ANDS 208-16 W. 3rd Street of Mexico. Des Moines, Iowa This is an ideal place for farm development and for workers seeking a land of equal privilege and cheap living. Good shipping facilities over Southern Pacific R. R. and by coast vessels to San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, west coast of Mexico and thru the Panama Canal. Crops the year round. Winter vegetables, oranges, lemons, limes, walnuts, sugar cane and cotton in abundance. This offer holds good while they last. For maps and further particulars address: TASTIOTA TOWN-SITE I. M. JONES, Agt. AND FARM LANDS 208-10 W. 3rd Street Sonora Republic of Mexico Das Faisana Iowa Friday evening at 8 p. m. there was a thirty minute drill of sir knights and daughters and also installation of grand officers at Woodman hall. After a pleasant two weeks' visit at the home of H. M. T. H. Elliott, Ottumwa, Mrs. Susan Allen returned home Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Topp, employees at the Mercy hospital, have gone to Chillicothe, Mo., for an extended visit among relatives and friends. They will be accompanied back by Mrs. Topp's daughter and family, who expect to make this place their home. Mrs. Lillian Hudson and daughter, Miss Edmiena Swaney, spent Sunday with friends in Grinnell. Claud Wheeler and daughter are home a visit among relatives in Des Moines. * Mrs. Cora Jones was a visitor in Ottumwa on Tuesday and Wednesday. Friday, August 4th, is the day set for the Sunday school union picnic. Mesdames Mima Owens of Ottumwa and Graves of St. Paul passed through the city Tuesday en route from St. Paul to Ottumwa. Mrs. Jones of Grinnell spent Thursday among relatives in the city. the chicken fry at Mt. Zion Baptist church Thursday evening was a success. A neat sum of $25 was realized. The Ladies' Aid of Mt. Zion Baptist church will meet Wednesday evening, August 16th, at the church. Mr. C. W. Rogers of Des Moines, Iowa, lectured at Mt. Zion Baptist church Sunday evening. The Sunday school children of Malone A. M. E. church will give a Tom Thumb wedding Friday evening, August 25th. Don't miss it. There will also be a miscellaneous program. Mr. C. W. Rogers will lecture Tuesday evening, August 15th, at Malone A. M. E. church. Rev. J. H. Garrison, grand patron of the O. E. S. of Iowa, and his wife will depart Sunday, August 20th, for Chicago, Ill., to attend the grand Masonic conclave. Mrs. Garrison will visit in Chicago and Gary, Ind., until after the annual A. M. E. conference, which convenes in Chicago on September 20-27, inclusive. Rev. Garrison will return Friday, August 25, to collect dollar money, get his reports and other business straight before leaving for the conference. We loath to lose Rev. Garrison. During his stay of three years in our midst he has done a wonderful work, and he deserves much credit. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Williams are visiting in St. Paul, Minn. Mrs. J. D. Anthony left Wednesday for a visit in Colorado Springs, Colo. Miss E. Brown of Syracuse, N. Y., arrived in the city for an indefinite stay. Mrs. Bryant and Mrs. Sharkley of Chicago are in the city and expect to make this their home. The colored citizens are making preparations to give a reception and present Rev. J.H. Garrison with a token to show their appreciation for the wonderful work he has accomplished here. 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CLARINDA, IOWA. Every one is enjoying a plenty of rain and attending Chautauqua. Mrs. R. P. Caldwell of Shenandoah is visiting Mrs. Josie King and attending the Chautauqua. Miss Dorothy Palmer of Maryville, Mo. is visiting her friend, Miss Frances Mitchell, a few days. Mrs. A. Taylor of St. Joe returned to her home, after a two weeks' visit with her daughter, Mrs. Della Johnson. Miss Lulu Baker and Miss Irene Cockrell of Omaha are visiting at the home of Mrs. K. D. Black and Mrs. Pearl Nash. Master Wallace Walker returned home, after a pleasant visit with friends in Plattsburg, Mo. Mrs. R. P. Caldwell of Shenandoah was entertained at Mrs. Lane's on Sunday to dinner. Mr. E. B. Cook, who is traveling with Yankee Robinson's circus, spent a fewdays with his wife the first of week. Mr. Jane Jackson is no better at this writing. Mrs. Carrie Arnett, who has been ill at her home, is able to be out again. Mrs. Griffin of Plattburg, Mo., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. W. M. Walker, for a few days. Mrs. W. M. Headly, we are glad to learn, is rapidly improving. Mr. Chas. Parriot of Essex is visiting at the home of Mrs. Ed Baker. Our pastor, Rev. D. W. Brown, preached an excellent sermon Sabbath morning. There will be no preaching next Sunday, as Rev. Brown expects to spend the Sabbath in Bedford. Let every one come out next Sabbath evening and help raise educational money. Choir will render a few selections. Mrs. Miller of Carthage, Mo., returned home Monday, after a pleasant visit with her daughter, Mrs. Noah Pemberton. Mrs. Phoebe Rogers is much im-proved in health. Mrs. Laura Jones is visiting her mother, Mrs. Stewart, in Blair, Neb. She is accompanied by her daughter, little Alice. Mrs. E. Wilkerson is expecting to spend Thursday in Shemdanoah to attend the fair. If you have any news for the Bystander call Bell 184 R. MASON CITY IOWA The Union Memorial church of Mason City, under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid society, will give the public a rare treat on Wednesday evening, August 30th, in the form of a recital by the talented pianist, Mr. Clyde Leroy Glass of Des Moines. Let us show our love for beautiful music by greeting Mr. Glass with a very large audience. The proceeds will be used for the church debt. DAVENPORT ITEMS Mrs. Nannie Sumlin of Chicago has been the inspiration for a large number of social gatherings the past two weeks. Mrs. Chas. Bates entertained for Mrs. Sumlin last Friday, Mrs. Wm. Turner on Sunday, Mrs. Eugene Allen on Monday, Mrs. Cecil Carter on Tuesday, Mrs. Sumlin will return to Chicago Wednesday. Mr. Dandridge of New Boston, Iowa, is at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Holmes, for an indefinite stay. Mr. and Mrs. Logan One and two sons leave Thursday for points in western Kansas and Colorado Springs on a month's vacation. Mrs. Anna Hill and Mrs. Chas. Hill have returned to their home in Chicago, after a few weeks' visit, the guests of Mrs. C. H. Marshall. Miss Emma Brown will go to Burlington on Saturday, where she will visit in the Mrs. Brooks home. Next Sunday is the last quarterly meeting for this conference year. The pastor, Rev. T. W. Lewis, hopes to see every member of the church present at some service during the day. Mrs. C. H. Marshall and Miss Hazel Buseen accompanied Mrs. Anna Hill to Chicago. Mrs. Marshall will attend the grand chapter of O. E. S. and Miss Busey will remain until school opens at Wilberforce, Ohio, where she will study another year. Mrs. Cecil Carter and children leave Thursday for Fairfield to visit Mrs. Carter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Sykes. Mr. Logan Marshall is in St. Paul, Minn., with a view of remaining. Cure for Cholera Morbus "When our little boy, now seven years old, was a baby he was cured of cholera morbus by Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy," writes Mrs. Sidney Simmons, Falk Haven, N. Y. "Since then other members of my family have used this valuable medicine for colic and bowel troubles with good satisfaction and I am accustomed to use this medicinal merit." Obtainable whale. (Special.) Pay Boost and read the Bystander Dont borrow or read your neighbors, help make this a great paper NOWA, NEB. Next Sunday is quarterly meeting at the M. E. church. The last quarterly of the season. Mr. Sim Jeferyes of Des Moines has been on our city visiting his daughter, Mrs. Goldin Kingade. Miss Muriel Brown, who has been in Des Moines visiting, has returned reporting a very pleasant stay. The A. M. E. and M. E. churches held a joint picnic last Thursday. Everybody returning reporting a very pleasant time. Mr. Tilman Whitney is still on the sick list. Mr. J. C. Belcher returned home Monday from Hannibal, where he attended thegrand lodge of Odd Fellows. He is very much impressed with the city of Hannibal and its hospitality. Mr. James Headly is improving greatly under the care of Dr. Alquist. Miss Lula Wheeler and Mr. Skering Jones were quietly married Saturday evening by Rev. W. Wilkerson at the home of thebride's sister, Mrs. L. Davis. Be ready, as the correspondent will be around in a few days. CENTERVILLE NEWS. Sunday was a glorious day at the Second Baptist church. Rev. Carrington preached to a well filled house morning and evening. A grand picnic was given by the Sir Knights and Daughters of Tabor celebrating the forty-fourth anniversary of the International Order of Twelve on Saturday, August 12. Baskets were loaded with everything good to eat and all present enjoyed a pleasant time out in Lane's woods. A short program was to be rendered, but owing to the storm that was arising very fast the program was postponed. Mrs. Mildred Mayfield left for Minneapolis, Minn., on the excursion. Rev. M. J. Burton, missionary, is in the city for a few days. Mrs. Jones and children of Washington, D. C., is in the city as an agent for toilet goods, etc. Quite a number from Mystic, Iowa, attended the picnic Saturday, August 12th. Mr. Harvey Clarke of Unionville, Iowa, was in the city Sunday evening. Mrs. Mamie Downing left for Chicago. Ill. for an indemnity letter. Word has been received from Rev. J. E. Smith at M. Pleasant sanitarium and the report is that he is improving slowly. Mr. Clary E. Bell left for Omaha, Neb., to visit with his sister, Mrs. Wm. Jackson, and other relatives and friends. Master James Crittenden is improving from a defective toe. ALBIA NEWS Mrs. Joe Robinson has been very sick for the past three weeks at Hocking, Iowa, but was able to be out again this week and at the A. M. E. church services Sunday. Mr. Pearl Thomas was sick the first of the week with a touch of appendicitis, but is improving under careful treatment. Mr. and Mrs. Carthon and children of Hiteman were in Albia on Sunday and attended church in the morning and Albia Chautaqua in the afternoon. Mr. Bates of Hiteman has purchased two lots in Noble addition to Albia and contemplates building and moving to Albia. Mrs. Willie Lewis has been visiting several weeks with her sister, Mrs. Oscar Carper, in Albia. Mr. Roy Grayson and family of Hocking No. 3 spent Sunday in Albia The Sewing Circle club met Monday afternoon with Mrs. Henry Jones After business a nice lunch was served. Visitor from out of town Mrs. Wille Lewis of Oskaloosa. I the evening the sewing circle gave social at the A. M. E. church for the benefit of the pastor. Quite a number were in attendance. The Albia Chauquira opened Surda William Jennings Bryan spoke in the evening. The park was crowed. Quite a number of colored people were in attendance and approved his lecture. A few strangers in Albia the pas week. A REMINDER. I am calling the attention of the executive board of the I. S. F. C. W. C. to the action of members at the last board meeting held in Buxton May 26th, at which time board a thorized Mrs. S. Joe Brown, steward, to have letterheads printed for use of members, pledging their selves to meet expense entailed there by contributing 25 cents each to be paid in three weeks. At the same time I am urging last year departmental chairman to send in Linesso editor, Miss Roberts, may provide her work. Will those concerns in either of above please respond in mediate. Mrs. Jessye E. McClain, State Secretary. WANTED—At once, fifty color maps for coal diggers at Buxton, Iowa T. H. Seaver. The Bystander collector will be present in a few days. Please help him by subscribing. GUARDING HEALTH OF MILITIAMEN SURGEON-GENERAL'S GREAT TASK Col. Henry P. Birmingham, Who Made the Health Record With 20,000 Men of the Maneuver Division at San Antonio Tells How It Is Done—First Obligation of Sanitary Corps Is to Keep Men Fit for Duty. --- New York.—The surgeon general of the United States army and his medical officers have suddenly had placed upon them the additional responsibility for the health and physical welfare of approximately 100,000 men, nearly all green and unseasoned, comprising the members of the National Guard mobilized on account of the Mexican situation. How they are performing this new task is a matter of deep concern to the relatives and friends of the Guardmen. The acting surgeon general is Col. Henry P. Birmingham, who kept the medical corps active with the 20,000 men at San Antonio in 1914 and later the military expedition at Vera Cruz free from contagion and the men in better general health than is usual in well-managed municipalities. To a representative of the New York Sun he made the following statement: "The first obligation upon the sanitary corps of the army is to keep the men in such physical condition that they will be at all times fit for duty, and since in the natural course of things some may be expected to be ill and in case of war some will be wounded, provision must be made for the care of the sick and the wounded; but prevention of disease and the maintenance of health are of the first military importance. "No such loss from contagions as that which developed during the Spanish war can be repeated in any concentration of troops on our southern borders or in state camps, although the problem of caring for the National Guard troops, who know very little about taking care of themselves, is not ease of solution; these men numbled more than they wouldMobile army of regulars, and have had but little experience in campaign life. Few of them had camp service this year before they were called to the federal army; and most of them lacked seasoning and, in its extended sense, discipline. "For five years we have been engaged in looking after troops along the southern borders; we know the diseases we must expect, and we are prepared to meet them. If an epidemic breaks out, or many men be taken seriously ill, it will be because green men under inexperienced officers, with sanitary companies containing many recruits, have neglected or failed to comply with the orders and instructions of the federal sanitary officers. Made Up of Experts. "The regular army medical corps is made up of highly specialized physicians, surgeons and sanitarians. Men from all parts of the country, graduates of the best medical schools, receive tentative appointments only after winning them in competitive examinations which test their professional, physical and moral fitness and are open to all the profession who are below thirty years of age. They must then take a special course in the Army Medical school in administration, military sanitation, bacteriology and other subjects before they receive their commissions as United States medical officers. They have to serve with the forces in the field and by actual work with responsibility learn their profession. "Attached to each organization, regiment, brigade and division is a medical officer and staff responsible for the health of the men of that command. In addition are the ambulance companies, whose duty it is to gather in the wounded and remove them to the field hospital, to evacuate it by removing the wounded as soon as possible to a base hospital; and the field hospitals, whose work is to care for the sick or wounded and keep as close to C. HARRY & LANE Secretary Franklin K. Lane on the rattle range at Winthrop, Md. He is playing blue overalls supplied by army rattles, the range to distinguish guests. Fire House Tabby Takes Then Into the Nest With Her Owu Kittens. Indianapolis—Cats and rats are traditional enemies, but Jerry, a cat at 6, a fire house, at West and Morris streets has upset all tradition. She is the mother of four old white kittens about two weeks old. A week ago a nest of rats was uncovered in a building across the street from the the fighting line as they may be needed. "In the regular, army these sanitary units have been brought to a high degree of efficiency, and in the National Guard the doctors and surgeons are of high ability, but neither they nor their enlisted man have had the special instruction or intensified training which those of the regular army receive and in consequence, with all professional skill and good intention on their part, the same degree of excellence cannot be expected from them. "No matter how efficient may be the sanitary companies of the National Guard, they can accomplish very little if they are not provided with medical and surgical supplies enough to meet any probable emergency. With a view to any emergency, as far as our means will permit, we have been creating a reserve of medicines, bandages, disinfectants, surgical appliances, water filters and similar things. "This reserve has been created by forethought and economy in past years; and it is very fortunate, for, as is well known, the prices of all drugs have advanced and some have gone about out of sight. Reserve of Surgeons "But a reserve of even more importance has been steadily growing, which today is one of the comforts to this office, as it should be to all who have friends in the National Guard. None ever called in vain on the medical profession when help was needed; and the army medical officers, six years ago foreseeing that a time would come when the co-operation of the medical fraternity would be needed, began to prepare by calling upon their brethren to enter a medical reserve. "Nor did they call in vain, for, led by some of the foremost men in the profession, doctors have submitted their records and have been graded until over 2,000 carefully selected have been enrolled. Their work has been assigned to them, and they await only the completion of the surgeon general to take up their duties as surgeons wherever needed, presumably in the base hospitals. These men, if called into the service, would be engaged in the humanitarian work of treating the sick and the wounded rather than in that of prevention and sanitation. "Prevention work is twofold. By means of serums and vaccines the individuals are made immune, even when exposed to certain very fatal contagions, and by camp sanitation and personal hygiene certain diseases may be kept from making their appearance altogether. "The success of the first will depend upon the skill of the specialized members of the medical staff, particularly the bacteriologists; the latter, upon the sanitary companies in the field, the intelligence and efficiency of the line officers and the discipline and obedience of the troops. "The oldest inoculation practiced against contagion is vaccination to prevent smallpox. This is now in so general use that its importance is hardly realized. "The inoculation most talked of just now is the prophylaxis against typhoid, which in war has caused more deaths many times over than any human enemy can inflict. Anti-typhoid prophylaxis has eliminated the disease. Principle of Prevention. "The principle of the preventive is simple enough. All contagious diseases are caused by some organism, mostly of the lower forms of vegetable life, which finds its way into the system, develops at a prodigious rate and attacks various organs of the body. These organisms, however, by some benign provision of nature not yet understood produce an antitoxin or antibodies which destroy their own germs. "This may or may not be the product of the death of some of the organisms; but a practical way has been found of taking the living organism, developing colonies of many trillions of them, killing and sterilizing them, and making from them a prophylactic which has the power to produce the antitoxin, without the virulent properties of the living germ. If this be properly made a person inoculated with it is practically immune from typhoid for a period of years. In 1911 the use of this prophylactic was made compulsory in the regular army; and typhoid in the army, like the little boy's apple core, 'nin't go to be any core.' "Malarin and yellow fever, the latter a dreadful disease appearing in epidemic form, are both carried by mosquitoes. The mosquito sucks blood from a patient of either of the diseases, and then on thrusting his proboscis into the veins of some sound man inoculates him with the disease as easily and effectively as a few weeks before a sanitary officer may have used his hypodermic syringe to administer the protecting typhoid prophylactic. "The only defense known against this attack is to kill the mosquitoes, or prevent them from getting at the man by the use of mosquito bars. In a great undertaking, such as the Pan-fire house and two of the baby rats were brought to the fire house as toothsome dandites for Jerry and placed on the floor in front of her. Jerry immediately carried them into her nest, picking them up by the back of the neck as carefully as she would her own kittens. By her behavior she made it known that she wished to adopt the baby rats as her own, and for the last week she has been nursing and fondling them with all the mother instinct shown toward her kittens. Michael M. Mountain, captain of the ama canal, it is possible to dew mosquitoes by riding their b places, draining morsues, fill removing underbrush, and l stinging water where the mosquitoes may uninterrupted a danger in camp is diseases which are carried preventive remedy of these have no flies or to kill insects, files must have a band and their favorite place place. This should be re placed to a place well beyond the trees and burned. Since it does not harm the larvae the egg and they are the ground is moist to a light or ten inches, the safe once a week to cover the horses stand—first horse horses—with hay moist crude oil and to set fire to heat will destroy the larvae break forth into a wicked of pestile carriers. the great purifier and applied to all other places imp where any impurities often as the conditions call moves should be set up over with stones, the pits extend beyond the store at the one fire should never go out day. Small scraps, rememble and the like may be there and the cooks may dirty water by pouring it the hot stones, where it vaporized; but if in their slop it around or pour it likely that it runs over the ing into the ground so that they have created a nuisance seeding place for flies. dangerous diseases, tropics, is typhus, by insects—lice this low fever is trans- cleanliness of the clothes and body permium, is the pre- motion, and if the it there will be no source. trip by ferred by person, ke free from ventive of troops do danger fro here to speak of the abundant supply in permanent difficult of attainment the march the utenition to avoid the purpose, especially its sources and it is deter- dererly only waned was con- cerned the men on the water with the water with the heating it, which will water with water with snacks which "It is unnerful the importance of pure water in camp this is meant, but when most pains must use of water it usually fordrink have been examined to be safe ter which had sided safe; be march get their slight delay and They have a car can hold about 320 p five spring faeces will enter cantee Sterilized. "into a bag filled with sterilized, sprit or pool of thimerium (hydrochloride of eichdium) and sterilize the water in from five to an hour. This is a proper typehydrol, dysenteries and bioses and is one of the best of sickness and contagions be employed. Discipline, the soldier to the use of that has been sterilized, is sable to the protection of the team. "The general direction on measures for the army at the will be under medical officer's presence, not only in military in general, but especially in with conditions on the border. "The secret of success in man camp health inspection will be permit and every officer will be held resisible for the enforcement of orders, which mean health for camp. "No amount of sanitation, supervision or discipline can ward off sleepes, collapse or breakdown and consequent exposure to contagion from men who are physically unit for military duty. Intelligence and temperament help, but these qualities alone are not enough. A man must be constitutionally sound to stand the strain of military life, and that is why physical requirements are set so high for the good of the individual and the good of the service. Rejections do not indicate that a man is a physical failure. "Those men as citizens have a right to the best protection the military authorities can give; their families have a personal interest in them; and the whole nation has a selfish interest in maintaining this, its last organizer and military force, in such condition that those who stay at home may have the best service from the few who have gone to the front or to the concentration camps." Angry Booster Attacks Baby Jollet, Ill.—Mrs. Mary Palacus, has asked the police to "arrest" a large rooster belonging to John Francis, neighbor, because it recently attacked her two-year-old son Leo and beat him into unconsciousness. No. 4 company, says that she appears to be even more concerned over the welfare of her adopted babies than she is over her own. News of Jerry and her strange family has spread over the neighborhood and she is receiving many callers. Kitten With Eight Legs Athens, Tenn.—A kitten was born at the home of E. E. Palacus, and that is quite a freak. It has eight legs, two tails and three ears. THE ROSE If You Want to Encourage Blooming in Your Hybrids and Tea Roses, Cut Back to a Well-Developed Bud. HASHIBA F WING WASHINGTON, D.C. THE BYSTANDER Che If You Want to Encourage Blooming Back to a Well NOTES ON BLOOMING THINGS BY ELIZABETH VAN BENTHUYSEN. If you want to encourage blooming in your hybrid and tea roses, cut back to a well-developed bud at the juncture of leaf and stem when cutting off the rose. It is not generally known that if a spray of gladiolus is cut when the first flower appears, or rather opens, and placed in water it will bloom just as well as if on the stalk. Poppies are short-lived after being cut, and therefore are unsatisfactory for decoration. However, if every bloom is cut in the evening and thrown away, those flowers that open next morning will last two or three days if they are plunged in water up to their necks for an hour or two. After a thorough soaking they can be used in vases, and their beauty will charm for two or the third day. The sweet peas, like every flower that blows, demands a daily stripping of every bloom. Producing seeds is done at the expense of blooms. However, flowers should be cut with sharp shears, never torn from the plant. Never cut the flowers of the wax plant unless you wish no further blooms. Its flowers are produced in exactly the same "eye" each time, and if this eye is removed no more flowers will develop. Weak liquid manure is just the stimulant most flowers need when they bloom. Do not stint them in this respect. Another aid to the profusion of flowers is plenty of water. The dust munch in time of drought is beneficial when water is scarce. No matter what the calendar says, do not plant your tube roses out of doors early in the spring. Protect the toad. He is the gardener's friend. Mulch sweet peas by sowing seeds of any of the low-growing annuals along the pea trenches and thereby extend their blooming season. Do not try to grow flowers or vegetables too thickly on the ground. Thin out with a liberal hand, and give each sufficient space to develop naturally. If the 'lawn shows bald spots, or bored, the scatter about gunnels before a shower. ABOUT TREE PLANTING. By LIMA R. ROSE. Evergreen trees may be planted several weeks later than deciduous trees, as a rule the earlier the work is is the better. Keep the roots of the trees and soil covered with earth or damp until the moment they are to be infested. If unnecessarily for the stock is received, from the box or bundle and dump. This will keep the roots moist, and the labels should be that any particular tree is planted as wanted. The consists of digging a hole in the foot deep and two feet deep, convenient spot in the roots of the trees are set the depth, and the earth sprinkled over that all the roots will be evergreen the soil by treading with Thousands and thousands of trees are killed every year by planters allowing the roots to become dry, and the nursery man from whom they are purchased is condemned for the carelessness of the purchaser. A stake should be set where each tree or shrub is to be planted, and the name may be written on the stake. Dig the holes carefully and of ample size, so the roots may assume a natural position in their new location. Put the top soil around the roots and the balance on the surface. Before the stock is set out prune the branches back from a third to a half of last season's growth, so the tree will be able to thrive less the roots it has lost through its removal from the spot where it originally grew. Cut off the ends of brushed roots, leaving a clean smooth cut. Set the stock so they will be as deep as they stood in the nursery. The feeding roots are near the surface; therefore, too deep planting is injurious. Dwarf plants and budded roses should be set with the bud two inches below the surface. Work the soil well in around the roots, and as soon as the roots are covered tramp down the soil with the feet and gently pour in a pool of water, and a second and third pail if the soil is dry, until the soil is thoroughly moistened. Wait until the water has soaked in and then fill up the hole. Do not plant trees on land that has been cut down by grading and filled in with earth from a celar and expect them to grow. PHLOX FOR GREENHOUSE Perennial phlox makes splendid pot plants for the greenhouse when treated after the manner of chrysanthemus. Make cuttings as soon as the shoots are about two inches long. Root them in small pots, moving them along into six-inch pots and when they are filled with roots feed with liquid manure. For potting soil use good loam two parts and well-rotted manure one part. Grow the plants outside, with the pots plunged to the rim in earth. Water liberally throughout the summer and only put them in the greenhouse to finish. PLANTS THAT GROW IN SANDY SOIL Good plants for sandy soil are verbenas, asters and phlox. These are all annuals and do particularly well in this soil. Lutrix, blazing star or gay feather is a capital plant for sandy soil, although it does well in any good soil. It is a hardy perennial with long spikes of purple and rosy purple flowers, blooming from July to September, and growing from three to four feet high. TO MAKE LIQUID MANURE Liquid manure is made by sawing a barrel in two, or using a tub with a spigot near the bottom. Punch holes in an old lard can through the bottom and around its sides near the bottom and fill with fresh manure. Place it on the tub—with board laid across the tub—and fill the can with water. WEATHER MAN TO BE AID TO FARMER Uncle Sam Determines to Bring Bureau Closer to Agriculturist. STUDY EFFECTS OF SEASON One of Results Will Be Mapping Out of Areas in Which Various Crops Can Be Grown to Advantage. Uncle Sam has determined to hitch his weather bureau趁 to agricultural conditions, and as a long step in this direction has just organized in the weather agency a new division of agricultural meteorology. While the work of the weather bureau has always recognized as of great importance to farmers, and because of this the bureau was made a part of the agricultural department, its services to agriculturists have been in the past chiefly in warnings of adverse weather conditions, frost and the like. The new division will go much further, and will take up the constructive phases of the problems of plant growth. To Carry on Experiments. One of the principal aims will be definitely to correlate weather conditions with specific crops through the carrying on of numerous experiments in different parts of the country. In this work the state experiment stations will be called upon for co-operation. They will furnish field plots, and will carefully observe and record results. Through the experiments the government experts will inquire into limiting effects of season on the growth of specific plants in certain localities, the effect of weather and climate on plant growth, the critical periods in the development of various crops and the effect of weather changes on the growth of specific plants in the suitability of plants to conditions in localities other than those to which they have been accustomed. One of the first steps which the new division will take in the large field which lies before it will be the making of a survey of the work already done in agricultural meteorology; for while there has been heretofore no central government agency to correlate such studies, a number have been made independently by the various experiment stations, other bureaus of the department of agriculture and by individual scientists. Russia Leads in Work. The way has also been blazed by the governments of other countries, and by a strange anomaly the United States will probably gain more valuable suggestions and inspirations from Russia than from any other nation. This vast empire, which, in the great range of its climatic conditions is more nearly like the United States than any other country, organized a thoroughly scientific and practical government agency for work in agricultural meteorology as long ago as 1897, and has achieved some strikingly valuable results. Agricultural specialists are agreed that the new division of the weather bureau will in time gather and disseminate information of the greatest value to American farmers. Some of the important results, it is believed, will be the definite mapping out of the acres in which various crops may be grown, with probable extension of the growing regions of many; the adaptation of varieties of plants to new conditions, the working out of improved cropping plans which will take advantage of seasonal peculiarities and the development of knowledge in regard to critical periods in the life of plants which will make possible the timing of certain agricultural procedure so that it will be most advantageous. OTHER LANDS FEEL WAR PRICES MORE THAN U. S. Inquiry Shows That Cost of Necessities Has Increased 63 Per Cent in Norway Over 1914. An inquiry made by Uncle Sam has shown that the United States has felt the increased cost of living resulting from the great war less than any other nation in the world. Other neutral countries have been touched almost as heavily as the belligerrens. The statistics give the biggest food price advances in Austria, where meats are more than 500 per cent higher than before the outbreak of hostilities. Beef that in February, 1914, sold for 63 cents a pound now brings 38.7 cents. Meat prices in Berlin show increases ranging from 45 to 160 per cent. The British public is paying on an average 55 per cent more for its food than it did two years ago. The greatest increase, 152 per cent, has been in sugar; the lowest, 17 per cent, in oleanarine. In France prices are 23 per cent above the prewar average; in Italy around 10 per cent. Price increases in the neutral countries are shown to be highest in Norway, where 20 necessities are sold at an average of 3 per cent more than in 1014. Copenhagen workmen pay 34 per cent more for table articles than two years ago; in Sweden prices are 21 per cent higher; in Switzerland the range is from 3 per cent to 175. Good Example. lot, and her politically excited son found her there. "Maw, you a Democrat, aln't you?" he asked. She made no answer, but he persisted: "Say, maw, aln't you a good Democrat?" Finally she said emphatically: "I haunt nothish. I'm a mama milkin a cow. You go in the house and shut up!" INDIANS' RICHES GROW Income of Members of Osage Tribe Is Increased. Fortune Smiles on Oklahoma Red Men Already Known as Wealthiest People, Per Capita, in World. Some of Ucle Sam's wards—the Osage Indians—who have been noted as the wealthiest people, per capita, in the world, have become still richer. By a new arrangement between the Indians and oil operators, the average annual income of more than 2,000 allotted Osages, will be increased from between $800 and $700 per annum, to something between $500 and $1,000 per annum. The per capita wealth of these Indians is estimated by the Indian office at about $20,000. The new leases are for a period of five years, but may run until the year 1931 preceding the statute to be found in paying quantities. The 680,000 acres of land involved was held under the "Foster lease" by about 100 sub-leases in areas ranging from 40 to 300,000 acres. Under this lease the tribe received one-eighth royalty on the oil produced. As the result of extended public hearings conducted by Secretary Lane with oil operators, sub-lesses and all other interested parties, the making of thorough investigations by government agents, and conferences with the tribal council of the Indians, new oil leases have been granted to sub-lesses covering their former holdings, not exceeding 4,500 acres each, and aggregating about 190,000 acres, of which about 120,000 acres by quarter-section units is subject to a rental of one dollar per year until drilled, leaving about 500,000 acres of the old lease to be leased for oil in the future. The Osages will receive under the new oil leases one-sixth royalty from wells producing less than 100 barrels per day and one-fifth royalty from wells producing 100 or more barrels daily; also a rental of one dollar per acre per year on each 100 acres of undeveloped land. Furthermore, as a result of the recent sales at public auction of about 15,000 acres of the producing lands formerly held by operators on which producing wells average less than the barrels of oil per acre and 1,700 acres on which wells average over 25 barrels per day on each 160 acre tract, there was realized cash bonuses aggregating about $3,233,000, in addition to the stipulated royalties. Former gas leases covering the same land embraced 680,000 acres. New gas leases cover about 900,000 acres. Under former gas leases, the tribe received $100 per annum for each gas well in service which aggregated about $12,000 annually. As a result of conferences between gas men and the secretary, the tribe will receive under new gas leases a minimum royalty of 3 cents per thousand cubic feet measured at or near the wells, which royalty it is expected to aggregate at least $700,000 annually. It has estimated that the annual income to the Osage tribe under new oil and gas leases, based on the production as during the past year, will aggregate at least $2,500,000 in addition to the $3,233,300 received in cash at recent sales, as against about $500,000 heretofore received annually under the old lease. (From the Forest Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture.) It is estimated that automobiles carried to the Grand Canyon National monument last year 20,000 persons, while the number of persons to reach the canyon by railroad was 92,000, or five times as many as in 1914. New Mexico official reports show that 360,250 cattle and 1,219,702 sheep were shipped out of that state in 1915. Most of this stock was groomed on public lands, especially national forests. On the forest ranges the forage crop is as much an object of care as the rubber crop, and is increasing as a result of scientific methods. Approximately 85 per cent of the losses of cattle on the national forest ranges due to poisonous plants is caused by tall larkspur. Death cannis, lupine, laurel, sneeze weed, and rubber weed are responsible for sheep losses from such cause, while lice weed is the principal poisonous plant affecting horses. Last year the loss from this cause amounted to $300,000. That wild burros in the Grand canyon of the Colorado are increasing rapidly is the report from a ranger on the Tusayan National forest, who says the little animals in their search for forage are finding their way to the top in such numbers as to constitute a nuisance. Already there are thousands of the animals in the Grand canyon from Supal to the mouth of the Little Colorado, according to the forest ranger. Rollroads Use Much Coal Hailboats Use One The railroads of the United States used 128,200,000 net tons of coal in 1915, or 24 per cent of the total output. The bituminous mines furnished 122,000,000 tons, or 28 per cent of their production, and the Pennsylvania anthracite region 6,200,000 tons, or 7 per cent of its production. These figures are compiled by C. E. Lesher of the United States geological survey. Save the Old Philosopher. "We can't all be cap's, colonels an gin-rules, my son," said the old philosopher. "Providence has so fixed it that somebody must lead an' somebody must follow. The hilltop looks good to us, but we're closer to the thunder up there, an' if we can't stand steady on our feet its mighty apt to shake us down." Atlantis Constitution. Only Interest Worth Anxiety. Education in the only interest worth the deep controlling anxiety of the thunder. Edited by Chas P. Howard. The Capital City Giants are just back from an extended tour through northern Iowa, South Dakota and Minnesota. Last Sunday they journeyed to adal and played the fast Adel aggregation, losing by the score of 8 to 1. Allen and Moore did the twirling for the Giants. The former threw the first four innings, allowing only one hit, although four runs resulted through walks and faulty fielding. Next Sunday the Giants play at Greenfield. Football season is close at hand and the outlook is brighter for colored boys making the high school teams that before. East must elect a new captain, as Coombs, her captain-elect, is on the border with the national guard. Stone is the man who deserves the place and here's hoping that he'll get it. At North at least four of our boys are going to try out. Curtis Morton, the city hundred yard champion, is almost sure of a back field position. Phil McGuire, a prospective end; Hunter, a husky jacket, and Allen, another back field man, are all going to try out. As we've been through it we would just like to say to each fellow that all he's got to do is to stick everlastingly on the job and hit 'em low and hard. The old alibi that they wouldn't let me play because I was colored won't go here. Others did. You must, or else let us know the reason why. The national track and field championship to be held at Newark, N. J., is speedily getting under way, tryouts are being held in all sections of the game. We'd deeply interested became colored boys are going to cut a big figure in this meet. Howard P. Drew, who has a recognized mark of 9.3 in the hundred, will compete. Benga Dismond of the University of Chicago will tie up once with Ted Meredith, both having marks of 47.2 for the quarter. "Old Sol" Butter will be present. Roy Mosey, of New York, who won the 220 in Frisco last fall, will be on hand, besides many other athletes of color, all of which are expected to make a good showing. COMPILIMENTARY MENTION. There has been so many clippings from different papers of low all white, complimentary to Editor Thompson, we will run at least two of them. John L. Thompson, editor of the Byastander of Des Moines, spent one night in Albia with John Thomas on South Seventh street. He was on his way back to Des Moines. Mr. Thompson has a lovely auto that he traveled in to call on his subscribers. He left Des Moines on July 10th for Ottumwa with a party of grand lodge officers to attend the Grand Masonic lodge, of which he is grand master. From there he went to Fairfield, then to Mr. Pleasant, Burlington, Fort Madison, Keokul, Moontrose, Keoasqua, Bloomfield, Centerville, and arrived in Albia on Tuesday evening, in which the evening was very much enjoyed. Mr. Thompson left Albia for Knoxville, where he will call on a few more of his subscribers; then for Des Moines, where his many friends will greet him—From Albia, Monroe County, News. At the recent convention in this city of the Iowa grand lodge of colored Masons John L. Thompson of Des Moines presided and then retired after four years of leadership. Mr. Thompson is one of the leaders of his race, a lawyer, an editor and an orator of marked ability. His paper, The Bystander, is well known through this section. He was born on a farm in Decatur county forty-six years ago and twenty-five years of his life were spent behind the plow. He educated himself and has risen to power and influence among his people. He is a graduate of Drake university and of the Iowa college. His election as second master of the Iowa grand lodge occurred four years ago at DePauw. Last July he was president of the international conference of grand masters, at Detroit, and he will preside at the next meeting of this body in Chicago next month. He made numerous friends while in Ottumwa—The Ottumwa Courier. The Best Laxative. To keep the bowls regular the best laxative is outdoor exercise. Drink a full glass of water half an hour before breakfast and eat an abundance of fruit and vegetables, also establish a regular habit and be sure that your bowls move once each day. When a medicine is needed take Chamberlain's Tablets. They are please to take and mild and gentle in effect. Obtainable everywhere. MACON, MO., NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Will McClain of Des Moines, Iowa, spent a few days in our city visiting relatives. Mr. Vergie Patton is able to be out, after a slight spell of illness. Miss Birtina Young departed Saturday night for a visit in Davonport, Iowa, with her sister, Mrs. W. Harper. Several Maconites spent their fourth in August in Moberly and Quincy, III. Miss Maedene Howard was among the many who spent their fourth in Quincy, III. Miss Josie Gleaves of Omaha, Neb., spent a few days in our city, the quest of relatives. Mrs. Susan Mott, grand chaplain of the S. M. T.; Mrs. Ellen Oliver, the mother matron of the Juveniles of the S. M. T., and Mrs. Georgia Brown, worthy princess of the S. M. T., departed for Columbia, Mo., to attend the grand lodge of the U. B. F. and S. M. T., which will convene in that city August 15-18. The remains of Harry Henderson, only son of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Henderson, were brought to our city for burial. The remains were quietly laid away in Woodlawn cemetery. The ladies of the M. E. church enerved or outing at the night arm. Mrs. George Watkins of Ohio will leave for herhome, after a pleasant visit with herfather, Mr. Hiram Clark. Mr. Qay Herndon of Marceline, Mo., spent Saturday and Sunday in our city. Mr. John Garner will spend a few days in Columbia, Mo., to visit the grand lodge. Mrs. Ella Maupin of Columbia, Mo., spent a few days in our city. Mr. and Mrs. Al McKinney of Fort Dodge, Iowa, spent a few days in our city visiting relatives. Mrs. S. Debon Port of Lovejoy, Ill., remains ill in the city. Mrs. Addie Burton and daughter, Trester, of Streta, Ill., are visiting in our city. Miss Alma McElroy entertained a number of young people in honor of her birthday Friday evening. Miss Fay Bell, a charming young lady of our city, will spend a few days in Columbia, Mo., to attend the grand lodge. Misses Lona and Artie Missie Jackson will leave soon for Des Moines, Iowa, to attend the Iowa fair. Baby Alonzo Udell Harris, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Harris, is recovering, after a spell of the whoooping cough. The members of the Vine and Broadway Baptist Sunday school enjoyed an outing at the Stephen park Friday evening. Every member brought along a basket and lunch was served on the grass and all enjoyed themselves exceedingly. Mr. Charley Johnson, the barber of our city, remains very ill at his home. Mrs. John Guy is on the sick list. Miss Edith Harris is expected home today from a visit in Springfield, Ill. Liver Trouble. "I am bothered with liver trouble about twice a year," writes Joe Dingman, Webster City, Iowa. 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Mrs. Emery Johnson and little daughter, Mary Elizabeth, returned on Wednesday last week, after a three weeks' visit in Quincy, Ill. Mrs. S. J. Goins is visiting her daughters in Indianapolis, Ind. Mrs. A. J. Fields is visiting relatives in Michigan. KEOKUK, IOWA. I attended the fiftieth grand session of Masons of the Missouri jurisdiction, which convened in Kansas City, Mo., August 4. It was the greatest session ever held in Missouri. Mr. W. W. Fields, a former resident of Keokuk, was elected grand master. Kansas City was royal to the visitors and the Mussel Masons hope to have an opportunity to meet there again. George Kelles. $20 to $40 Per Week Being made by selling the new History of Colored People, everybody buys, anyone can sell, a man or woman wanted for each county to work full or spare time, write for tarns and free outfit. Anna Jackson Co., F. Street, Washington, D. C. E. A. LONDON Pool and Billiards Barber Shop, Cleaning and Pressing Soft Drinks; Tobacco and Cigars. Your Patronage Solicited 229 W. 3rd Street L. E. Hanger NEW Elite Restaurant New Reliable Place to Eat Meals 15c and up Lunches or Short Orders Served 304 W. Grand Ave. Des Moines Iowa Iowa Phone 778 Rates $1 per day Automatic 3952 Tenth Avenue Hotel Penner Avenue Hotel 1 block from C. & N. W. Ry. All Rooms are Warm. Restaurant and Lunch Room SPECIALIES Chop Suey Whil Con Carne Yorkeme Oysters in Season Special attention given to Theatrical People Barber Shop in connection P. S. JACKSON, PROP. OVERDAYS AND MONTHS Clinton, Iowa In one of our observations we stated that Mr. Peter King of Burlington had gone to Colorado for his health. We should have stated that he went direct to Yellowstone Park and from there to California in the hopes of restoring his health. We understand from his friends that he is getting better. Our next stop was in Bloomfield, Iowa. This town is the county seat of Davis county and has but sixured families, all of whom own their two jenkins brothers are old settlers here. Mr. Greupen is one of the newcomers here, having moved here last year from Mt. Pleasant. He owns his home. We next found rest in Centerville, or rather mork work than rest. Here lives about 500 colored people doing fairly well. It is a mining community and the men depend upon the work of the mines for maintenance. H. W. Thompkins, one of the old settlers here, owns nice property, also Mr. Good and Messrs. J. C. and C. Reed are still here. The Nocars, Carys and Williams own their homes. Miss Cora Crittenden chronicles the news from this place for the Bystander. They have only one church, the Baptist, presided over by Rev. Carrington, who has just been called to the pastorate here for the first time. He is a R of P. lodge and Knights of Tabor, each doing well. Mrs. Mildred Mayfield is still at the same place. She has been visiting in St. Paul. Wm. Price owns a nice home and is doing well, also Henry Johnson. Mrs Henry Wright is still here, doing well also Mrs. Mary McDonald. We next stopped in Albia and found the people doing as well as usual in the present hard times. Mr. E. E. Butler is still lintoning on the Monroe County News. G. W. Hollingworth still lives just out of the city on his small farm and is doing well. Miss May F. Davis still writes for this town. She is our oldest correspondent and one of the punctual and prompt ones we have on our reportorial list. Mrs. Mary F. Ward still lives at the same place. Her fruit this year is not so plentiful as last. Grant Buckner is still chef at the New Monroe hotel. R. A. Grayson lives at the same place. He is engineer at the store. Mr. Allen still works at the store. Mr. John Thomas is assisting his brother and father on the truck farm. They are within the city limits. He is batching at present. He has about twenty-one hogs, one weighing between 800 and 900 pounds. They are doing well this season. We had the pleasure of spending the evening with Mr. Thomas and taking breakfast with his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. I. Thomas, 516 Second street. They own a beautiful home and are old setters here. We enjoyed their fine breakfast very much. Walter A. Bening is still at the same place, also T. B. Williams. The latter owns an auto. Oscar Roper is a coming young man. He is engineer at one of the mines and has a beautiful home and lovely family. Henry Jones still owns his home. Mr. L. E. Franklin still lives at his place and is one of the reliable citizens here. Mr. Jamison and wife have gone into the restaurant business and are making a good start. PORO Satisfaction Hair Grower Guaranteed Madam M. Downs HAIR CULTURIST (Graduate Poro College of St. Louis) Office Des Moines 3lo½ W. Grand Ava. Iowa Visitors to the Iowa State Fair can purchase all or any of the High Class High Brown Toilet Articles We next stopped in Knoxville, Iowa, for about an hour. Those whom we met were doing fairly well. The colored population of Knoxville is on the increase, as the mines are being opened around the city. Mr. Robert Givens, who has been here many years, died last winter, but his widow lives in town now. L. B. Johnson lives in town now. Lovely staff is still working at the Commercial hotel, Mr. Ray still lives here. His daughter, Ora Warthal, is a first class dressmaker. Rev. R. P. Palmer resides here. WASHINGTON, IOWA. NOTES. On last Friday night at the pleasant home of Mrs. Mary Mottas a picnic was held in honor of Mrs. Taylor of Rock Island and Mrs. R. Mottas of Chicago. The plan was to go to Sunset Park, but owing to the inclementy of the weather that had to be abandoned. There were about twelve in attendance and adjolly good time was had. WE are the only importers and manufacturers of Real Colored Hair. Also Wavy Hair. We absolutely guarantee our hair to stand combing and washing and to retain the color and texture. 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B. church a Miss Crawford, missionary to the coloredpeople at a mission station in Oklahoma, gave a very interesting talk, giving in detail the many hardships the missionaries have endured in spreading the gospel and teaching the people, young and old; also telling the progress having been made since the work had been started. The talk was very interesting, and was terminated all too soon. Miss Cloretta Allen of this city and a pupil of the high school was at one time a scholar at the school from where Miss Crawford is, Miss Crawford teaching her. Phos. Lewis was sick a few days last week. Last Friday night Mr. and Mrs. Phil Rushing, Mrs. Ralph Motts of Chicago, Miss Helen Motts and Samuel Hall, Jr., autosed to Fairfield and spent a few hours with friends. The Swainee Jubilee Singers opened the Chataquua program last Tuesday evening and well pleased their audience with their choice selections. Every one said they were the best ever. Howard Motts has gone to Des Moines for an indefinite stay. Thursday morning Mrs. Ralph Motts left for her home in Chicago, after a several weeks' visit at the Mrs. Mary Motts home. The young folks had a little surprise party on Howard Motts on Tuesday evening in the house and jolly good time was had till the late hour. The crowd enjoyed themselves with singing and games and music, and light refreshments were served before adjournment. Mrs. E. E. Baskefold of Colo., is expected soon for a visit with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Williams went to Muscatine on Sunday night. Mr. FROM MRS, C. C. JOHNSON 825 W. 13th Street or call Walnut 4860 and ask High Brown service please. Woman's Crowning Glory is Her Hair Why not grow your hair by using Mme. M. Beard Hair Grower It removes dandruff, stops itching of the scalp and makes it grow long, soft and beautiful. Price 50c a box. Send stamp for pamphlet. 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But the races contested upon dirt tracks, especially those in connection with the agricultural fairs, continue to be patronized and enjoyed by the fair going public. If there is less of the spectacular there is a corresponding gain in sportsmanship. The auto races at the state fair for the past two or three years have been popular. The purses offered are of sufficient value to attract the leading race drivers and insure lively contests, and there is always a satisfaction in watching the work of men who have achieved high places in their particular line of enodavor, whether in business or sport. The races in the state fair will be the relay race of fifty miles to be contested in two races, twenty-five miles the first day and twenty-five miles the second day. Three thousand dollars will be divided among the winners in this event, the largest purse ever announced for a contest over a half mile dirt track. 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SCOTTS SKIN WHITENER CREAM AND SCOTTS SKIN WHITENER SOAP BEFORE IT AFTER PRICE 25¢ EACH CLEARS THE COMPLEXION AND KEEPS IT FREE FROM PIMples BLEACHES DARK SKIN JAMES S. ROBINSON. MEMPHIS, TENN. On account of rain only a few went in for the foreconon, but as the weather-creamed up towards noon the people came out in large numbers. Dinner was served on the river bank and a fine time was had. Rev. I. W. Bess and W. D. Coyl returned from thegrand lodge in Clarinda and reported a successful session. The wedding of Mr. Edward Crawford and Miss Viola Smith of Hutchina, Kans., was solemnized August 4th at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sanders, 1007 Wellington street, Rev. I. W. Bess officiating. Mrs. Kittle Richardson of 132 Indiana street, who underwent a slight operation, is improving nicely. Mrs. I. W. Bess left Sunday night for Colorado Springs, Colo., where she will visit relatives and friends. The Danish-American Tricol Co. will give a concert in Bess Chapel A. M. E. church August 8th. Mrs. S. Perry of Water Valley, Miss., is visiting friends in this city. Mrs. Annie Duke of 704 Beech street, who has been on the sick list, is improving nicely. The ball team that played out of town on Sunday returned Sunday night, but bum is the word, and you can't tell who won. Rev. I. W. Bess left for Fort'Dodge, where he will meet the presiding elder, Rev. S. B. Moore, and hold the last quarterly meeting and conference for the new mission. Queen of Sheba chapter, No. 19, will give a musical in St. John's temple August 10th. Good music will be had and a fine crowd is anticipated. St. John's lodge, No. 35, will give a Summer Dream in their temple August 17th. OTTUMWA, IOWA. Mrs. Rennels of Jacksonville, Mo, returned to her home, after a month's visit with her daughter, Mrs. John Maclellan, and Mr. W. A. Bibb enter THE BYSTANDER BYSTANDER PUBLISHING CO., PUBLISHING DES MOINES, IOWA JOHN L. THOMPSON, EDITOR FRIDAY AUGUST 18, 1916 tained a few friends at their home on Tuesday, August 8. Light refresh- ments were served. Mrs. S. T. Graves of St. Paul, Minn., and Mr. and Mrs. Orval Spotts of Marshalltown were outof town guests. Mr. and Mrs. Orval Spotts of Mar- shalltown visited a few days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lorenz Owens. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Owens ent- tained at a 7 o'clock dinner on Wed- nesday, August 9th. Plates were laid for twelve. Mrs. L. W. Warren of Cedar Rapids, Mrs. S. T. Graves of St. Paul, Minn., and Mrs. B. J. Ahn- of Oklahoma City, Okla., were out of town guests. Mrs. S. T. Graves of St. Paul is vi- ting at the home of her mother, Mrs Henretta Horne. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Barquet entrained Mrs. Warren of Cedar Rapids at a dinner party Thursday, August 10th. Friday evening, August 11, Mr. and Mrs. H. Milton entertained their daughter-in-law, Mrs. L. W. Warren of Cedar Rapids at a small dinner party. The Benevolent Club Sewing society and Sunshine Workers will have their annual sermon preached by Red Carr on Sunday. Miss Bessie Owens of Kansas City is visiting at the home of her father. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Estes entrained about thirty of their friends at a very delightful evening party. Mrs. Graves of St. Paul is Mrs. Warren of Cedar Rapids guests from a distance. Mr. Warren and two children Richard and Dorothy Alice, left for their home Saturday. They were a companyed by Mrs. Milton, who visit with them a short while. Mrs. Henrietta Horne entertains at forty friends Monday evening in honor of her daughter, Mrs. Gray of St. Paul, Minn. Dainty refreshes wereserved. A most delightful time was enjoyed by those present. NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM THE SALE. To E. L. 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