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THE BYSTANDER Pay Boost and read The Bystander XXIII No. 23 BIG CONFERENCE ON EDUCATION MEETING BEGINS NOV. 21 Leading Educational Institution of Its Kind to Entertain Remarkably important Gathering at Thrifty North Carolina Metropolis--Logical Outcome of Effort to Prevent Duplication. By N. BARNETT DODSON. The National Training school, Durham, N. C., is the Mecca to which educators, clergymen, business men and philanthropists will journey, for the conference on education, to be held at that institution from Tuesday, Nov. 21 to 24, inclusive. This conference will be one of the most significant gatherings which has ever assembled for the sole purpose of a thorough discussion of problems affecting the present and future well being of our race in the United States. The presidents of universities, colleges and secondary schools who have responded so nobly to Dr. James E. Shepard's invitation regard the coming meeting as the logical outcome of their pleadings for years to prevent duplication by the various schools in methods of training, curriculum, sources of income and the like. That Dr. Shepard has succeeded in making DR. JAMES M. SHEFARD. It possible for such a conference to be held at his school under such favorable conditions is a matter of general satisfaction. Arrangements have been made to accommodate the members of the conference (who are such by their acceptance of the invitation) free of charge, thus relieving them of any thought whatever as to cost of board and room accommodations for the week. There will be three sessions of the conference daily after Tuesday, Nov. 21. The conference will open on the above date at 10 o'clock a. m. The second session will begin at 2 o'clock p. m. After each speaker assigned to a particular subject has spoken there will be a general discussion of any subject open to any member of the conference for one hour. A commission will be appointed by the conference to study the various facts brought out, to offer some concrete plan and to present the same to the public. Durham itself presents a field of study and inspiration which will be furnished by no other city of its size in the country. The splendid co-operation of the board of trustees of the national training school in all phases of the institution's efforts to provide adequate equipment for the training of special groups of students for special lines of work has been admirably shown. And again the financial assistance of other white friends of the race at the south and in the north through the influence of members of the board and the sound constructive work of Dr. Shepard made it possible for the school to enter upon the present year's work clear of debt. These are encouraging signs as to the extent white people are interested in promoting educational institutions for our people under the right kind of leadership. Just in proportion as these groups of white people in different sections of the country become informed as to the struggles, needs, aspirations and achievements of the colored people will our handicap be removed and a more friendly relation between the white and colored people be increased. The above statement is borne out from the fact that not only the leaders of our own racial institutions are to meet in the coming conference, but the governors of several states, heads of colleges for white people and state and county superintendents of schools have signified their intention to be present and have already announced subjects upon which they are to speak. DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1916. Members of both races will await with interest the outcome of the conference. The report of the commission which will be appointed to sum up the views of the various speakers on the topics assigned to them will be a document much desired by educators, social service workers and especially boards in charge of funds for various objects of education. The citizens of Durham will co-operate in every way possible to make the stay of the visitors to the conference both pleasant and profitable. OTTUMWA, IOWA. For some time Ottumwa has been seemingly lost to the social world, but not so. We are alive here and are doing things worth while, as you will see by the note, which we hope you will give us space in your columns for. Rev. R. H. Cato, the appointed pastor to the Mt. Zion A. M. E. church here, is on the job, and has already impressed the people greatly with his soul-stirring sermons. Mrs. Cato, the pastor's wife, is daily coming into popular prominence with all, the children especially. She has become heir to Mrs. Bertha Searcy's Sunday school class of intermediate boys. The Knights of Pythias gave a grand reception in honor of Rev. Wm. A. Searcy and family before they took their departure for their new field of labor. Rev. W. A. Searcy and daughter, Miss Georgia, left Saturday morning for Edwardsville, Ill., where Miss Searcy will resume her studies in the East St. Louis high school. Mrs. Searcy and two children, Delois and Elizabeth, will follow in the near future. The pound party which was given by Mrs. Maud Milton and Mrs. Oscar Williams as a surprise on Rev. and Mrs. R. H. Cato last Friday evening was a great surprise and a material and social success. A crowd of nearly thirty was present. Mr. Harry Owens, the leader of class No. 4 of Mt. Zion A. M. P. church entertained his class last Sunday evening at his residence, assisted by his loyal wife, Mrs. Jemina Owens. A two-course luncheon was served and plans were discussed for the good and best interest of the class. The class was given the name, "The Boosters," by it. leader and adopted for its motto, "If you can't boost, don't knock." Rev. and Mrs. Cato were present and became members of this same Booster club. The missionary people recently entertained Rev. and Mrs. W. A. Searcy at a farewell. Luncheon was served and addresses were made by Mrs. Owens, president of the same; Rev. and Mrs. Searcy, Rev. and Mrs. R. H. Cato, Mr. Wm. Thompson and Miss Margaret E. Davis. Recently Mr. Samuel L. Ewing of Des Moines visited in our city and was the guest at the T. W. Davis residence. Mrs. T. W. Davis entertained a few friends recently at a real informal luncheon at her residence. Rev. Wm. A. Searcy remained in our city to cast his vote in the presidential campaign, just like the real true citizen that he is. The wedding bells have rang two times here recently, and brought joy to the hearts of two young, prosperous lbooking couples, Mr. Bud Franklin and Miss Lutie Burros, Mr. Paul Johnson and Miss Margaret Perturm. Their friends are wishing them joy and success. MEMORIES OFWASHINGTON. While I sat thinking and dreaming today, My thoughts strayed from me, and wandered away Like seed sub-planted by rain and sun, And roamed on memories of Washington. Back in my memory, there reigned supreme, A picture of one, though spotless it seemed; Yet, faded with sorrow and pitiful need, But radiant with love, that knows no creed. His deeds and words are pictures rare Still hung on walls of time, most bare Of men that climbed the wall of fame, On stones of courage, minus praise of name. They'll 'dorn the memories of lives to come. come. To see the work of a man, well done; With pride they'll view their masterpiece, And tongues will proclaim, "He's not the least." Away from all dust and decay of time I'll hide his memories with seclusive sign. sign, Which reads, "A rare trophy won— Through vast achievements of Booker T. Washington. HAMPTON DEFEATS UNION. Team From University at Richmond Va. Outclassed in Football Game. By LAWRENCE A. LEE. And there is another victory hanging to the Hampton football machine On Friday, Nov. 3, the Hampton and Union football squads met on the Hampton institute gridiron with the following results: The game started by Union kicking off to Hampton. The kick was received by J. H. Harvey, the silk quarterback, and brought up the field for thirty yards. Both teams lined up fast and charged like fiends. Captain Dorsey swept around right end for fifteen yards on the second down. Union tightened up, holding Hampton for the fourth down. Dorsey punched from the center of the field over Union's goal line. The ball was then brought out to the twenty yard line and put into play. Both teams fought desperately, for the ball was at this time in Hampton's territory. Union fumbled twice before the fourth down, but luck was with the state capital boys, and one of their men covered the plinkin each time. Hucles "breezed around" Hampton's end, making a good gain, but a piece of the blue and white machinery struck him, causing him to be lame the rest of the game. Despite his game leg, Hucles attempted to punt, but Charlie Dick, lightning tackle, was always on the job to block the ball. The second quarter opened with Union over the ball. During the greater part of this quarter the teams played from one end of the gridiron to the other. Hampton's center, Red Dabney, became ferocious and began to go over Union's line, picking off the quarterback before he could pass the ball. The greatest feature of this quarter was the twenty yard forward pass by Hampton from Harvey to Dorsey, which caused the first touchdown. The university boys then lined up under the goal with grim faces, but Dorsey failed to kick the goal, so their faces became covered with smiles again. The touchdown by Hampton didn't take any of the courage out of the Union aggregation. The Union team came back and fought harder than they had previously fought. Hampton kicked off to Union. The catch was made by Gregory, who substituted in Hucles' position. The most exciting time of the game was at hand, for Gregory came through Hampton's line like lightning for sixty yards. Union began to gain through Hampton's line and reached within five yards of their goal after several plays, but on the fourth down there came a fumble which caused Union to fall back nearly ten yards. The end of the first half was at hand, with Hampton ahead. The second half began by Union kicking to Hampton. This third quarter brought great joy to the visitors, for it was in this quarter that they outplayed the seaside machine, making their touchdown. They failed, however, to kick goal. The rest of the quarter was spent in playing up and down the field. The fourth quarter opened with the ball in Hampton's pasture. After several line plays Harvey tried one of his famous passes to Mundy, who substituted for Meadows. Mundy made a sensational catch, gaining fifteen yards. Hampton again plunged Union's line until they were within three yards of the goal. Union was off side and was penalized, causing Hampton to get another touchdown. Dorsely failed to kick goal. Toward the last of the quarter Hampton was within thirty yards of their goal when Harvey drop kicked one over the bar. The quarter ended, giving Hampton's great machine a victory over the visitors to the time of 15 to 6. A great deal of credit is due to Captain Dorsey, Red Habney, Rigney and Dixon of Hampton; also to Gregory, Captain Puryear, Thompson and Watts of Union. Hucules is always to be remembered when a kicking argument arises. The Lineup. HAMPTON. UNION. Dabney . . . center. Williamson Dawson . . . right guard. Puryear (Captain) Dixon . . . right tackle. Thornton Williams . . . right end. Banks Thornton . . . left guard. Wattz Banks . . . left tackle. Wright Baxton . . . left end. Taylor Motors . . . left halfback. Jackson Dorey . . . right halfback. Dowle (Captain). Rigney ..... fullback ..... Wood Harvey ..... quarterback ..... Hucles Referee, E. B. Henderson. Jumpman, E. B. Timekeeper, H. G. Douglass. Head linesman, H. G. Douglass. Time of quarters, 15 minutes. Substitutes, Mundy for Meadows, Lawa for Hunts, Stokes for Paxton, Daniel Dunlop CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA Revival meetings are being held at Mt. Zion Baptist church. Rev. McWilliams of Elgin, Ill., is conducting the services. Bethel Brotherhood met at the residence of J. W. Harrison on Sunday afternoon. In spite of the inclementy of the weather a good number attended. They will meet November 19th with Mr. Powell. Mrs. E. Gresham returned Thurs- day from Des Moines, where she attended the board of directors meeting for the Federation home. The Art and Literature club will give a reception Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Adelaide Flowers. Mr. Richard Jackson of Fairbury, Ill., will spend the winter in the Rapids. Mrs. Lottie Thompson of Muscatine spent several days in the city visiting Mrs. N. S. Jackson. Miss M. Hunter, who has been seriously ill for several weeks, is some better. A quartet composed of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Brown, Miss A. Morgan and W. A. Brown, Jr., sings every Sunday evening at the B. Y. P. U. Hear them. Mrs. Mattie Perkins and son, Fred, of Rock Island, Ill., visited over Sunday with relatives and friends. Twin City lodge, No. 12, K. of P., will give a grand Thanksgiving entertainment at K. of P. hall November 30th. The Culture club will hold a bazaar December 14 and 15. Election is over and all will be quiet again, so any one having news for the Bystander call 3069 W. ALBIA NEWS. Presiding Elder Ferribee passed through Albia the past week en route to Chariton on account of the absence of our Albia pastor. He was the guest at the home of Mr. B. F. Lewis for several hours. The Independent Sewing Circle club met at the home of Mrs. G. A. Davis on Monday afternoon. After the business hour a nice lunch was served by Mrs. G. A. Davis, assisted by Mrs. Brittian Thomas. Visitors present, Mrs. Ora Anderson of Buffalo, N. Y. Hocking member present, Mrs. Joe Robinson. The different clubs were entertained at the home of Mrs. William Bennings on Monday evening, also the members of the A. M. E. church assisted, as Mr. and Mrs. Bennings have been members and helpers in this church since in the city. They left Tuesday morning for Davenport, their future home. Mrs. Geo. C. Young of Des Moines was in Albia on Saturday, Sunday and Monday on business, leaving Albia on Monday for Des Moines. Mrs. Hawkins of Hiteman was in Albia on Saturday. Tuesday, election day, brought a number from surrounding towns to Albia. The Young People's club met at the Social Center on Sunday afternoon. After business a review of the topic, Phyllis Wheatly, Douglas and Dunbar. Mrs. Geo. C. Young of the Richard Allen Aid club of Des Moines was a visitor, with Mrs. Chas. Washington. An address, "The Young People of Our Ciyt." Mrs. Colbs and friend of Centerville were over Sunday guests of Mrs. Richie of Albia. Rev. Downing and wife came in on Sunday morning from Sioux City. Mrs. Downing has been ill for some time. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Young of Buxton were in Albia on Saturday. COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA. COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA. Sunday services were well attended. The collection for the day was $15.20. Mrs. J. P. Jackson met with a very painful accident last week. She fell down the steps of her home and was very painfully hurt. The Preacher Aid club was organized last Thursday night. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs. E. Walker; vice president, Mr. Roy Wright; secretary, Mrs. Geo. Manuel; treasurer, Mrs. Mary Morton; chaplain, Mr. G. Hill. The Dorcas Sewing Circle met at the home of Mrs. J. P. Jackson on Thursday afternoon. The Silver Leaf club met at the church Tuesday evening. Mrs. C. Reese is ill at her home on upper Broadway. Mr. Chas. Stower was visiting his sister, Mrs. Geo. Manuel, Saturday. Mrs. Earl Peterson left for her home in Mason City, Iowa, on Thursday. Her Son Subject to Croup. "My son Edwin is subject to croup," writes Mrs. E. O. Irwin, New Kensington, Pa. "I put in many sleepless hours at night before I learned of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Mothers need not fear this disease if they keep a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in the house and use it as directed. It always gave my boy relief." Obtainable everywhere. BURLINGTON, IOWA. Mrs. John Trent of Hannibal, Mo., was a visitor in the city a few days. Mrs. Matt Ross is indisposed. The masked Halloween social given by the Willing Workers of the St. John's A. M. E. church was a success both financially and socially. The prizes were awarded to Mrs. W. C. Slickson and Mrs. Wm. W. Ashby. state Capitol Blug `Historical koom Mrs. V. Leslie and grandson, Frank Martin, were called to Quincy by the illness of her mother and grandmother. The stewardesses of the St. John's A. M. E. church realized a neat little sum from their dinner and supper last Tuesday. Joe King and James Davenport of Chicago were the guests at a dinner party given by Miss Marie Leslie and Sadie Starns. Mrs. Godie Clark is visiting her sister, Mrs. Johnson, and brother, Clifford Cowden, in Chicago. Her brother, who has been under an eye specialist, is improving slowly. Peter King left for Boston, Mass., last Tuesday. Jamie Ray is still confined to his bed. Mrs. William Stevens' home was partly destroyed by fire Sunday. Miss Jessie Parker lost all of her clothing and contents of her room. We extend to them our sympathy. A party of boys and girls had a candy pull at the home of Mrs. Sidney. All had a fine tme. We are indeed proud to learn that George King has got marks enough and is eligible to be the pianist of the high school orchestra. This is one of our Burlington boys. Presiding Elder McCracken conducted his first quarterly meeting and conference here Sunday and Monday at St. John's A. M. E. church. All seemed to be pleased with the elder. The meetings were well attended and all seemed to be benefited by him being here. He gave us some very valuable advice. Mrs. Mary Hickey of St. Paul, Minn., is spending the winter with her mother, Mrs. Harriet Tyler. MACON, MO. NEWS? Rev, Underwood, the pastor of the Vine and Broadway church, delivered two excellent sermons Sunday morning and evening. The A. M. E. Missionary circle met Friday evening at the home of Mrs. J. T. Ancell. A delightful evening was spent. Mr. J. T. Ancell, Jr., has returned home to re-enter Western college. Mr. Ancell has been employed in Quincy, Ill., for the Daws Produce Co. Mrs. Richard, the Goodrich remains Mrs. Richard Goodrich remains very ill at her home. Miss Harriet Bradley will spend a few days in Fayette, Mo., the guest of her father. The literary program which was rendered by the students of Western college was quite a success. President E. S. Page of Western college is out of the city for a few days. The Missionary Circle met Friday evening at the home of Mrs. C. Harris. The guests present were Mrs. N. McRoy and daughter, Mrs. Ray, Mrs. E. L. Scruggs and Mrs. Henderson and daughter, Miss Thelma. A few interesting remarks were made by Mrs. Henderson, wife of Prof. Henderson of Western college, and Mrs. E. L. Scruggs, which were enjoyed by all. Afterwards the guests were favored with a beautiful solo; title, "Remembrance," by Miss C. A. Harris. A delightful evening was spent and a dainty three-course luncheon was served. The guests departed at a late hour, lauding Mrs. Harris as an excellent hostess. Miss Ruth Perkins, daughter of Prof. E. W. Perkins of our city, and Mr. Harry Majors of Moline, Ill., formerly of Macon, were married on Wednesday, November 1st, in Denver, Colo. Mr. and Mrs. Majors will make their home in Denver, Colo. We wish for Mr. and Mrs. Majors much success. Mrs. Johnnie Guy remains the same. Mr. Raymund Houston and Henry Braggs have returned from a trip to Omaha, Neb. Miss Thelma Shelton of Buxton, Iowa, is visiting relatives in the city. Mr. Cecil Redd is indisposed from the effects of a nail which he stuck in his foot. The Busy Bee club gave a party Tuesday evening of last week at the home of Miss Harriet Bradley. Rev. and Mrs. Fox were very much surprised Friday evening when the ladies of the A. M. E. church donated them with many appreciated things. The pie social which was given by the Sunday school of the Vine and Broadway church was quite a success. Mrs. Brookin is doing a great work for the uplifting of the Sunday school. The Macon Women's club will give a musical Friday evening at the A. M. E. church. Subscribe for the Bystander. CENTERVILLE NEWS. The box supper given Saturday night by the pastor and deacons was very well attended and succeeded in clearing a nice sum. Sunday was cold and rainy, but a fairly good crowd turned out to church and Rev. M. Carrington preached two excellent sermons. Mrs. W. A. Brown of Cedar Rapids, The Best advertising medium to rech colored people in the west Price Five Cents Iowa, president of the W. H. and F. M., will on November 20th give a musical at the Second Baptist church and the women of the Mission Circle will serve refreshments afterwards. Everything seems to be moving along nicely, and everyone is well, pleased with our pastor. Mrs. Ceary Noah sprung quite a surprise on our pastor in soliciting enough money from the members and friends to buy our pastor a nice pair of shoes costing $8.50, and they were presented to him Saturday night at the social. Rev. Carrington thanked all his members and friends who remembered him in this donation. Mrs. John Chile sprung another surprise in sending him a ton of coal. Rev. Carrington is a worthy pastor and he is always remembered among his members and friends. Rev. J. E. Smith is improving slowly. Miss Cornelia Smith is still on the sick list. Mrs. Davenport is quite poorly at this writing. Mrs. Clara Jones and Mrs. Hannah Cobbs were visiting friends Sunday in Albia and Hiteman. As Christmas draws near, listen for the wedding bells. GALESBURG. ILL. The D. D. W. C. was entertained at the home of Miss H. Wilson on Tuesday, November 14th. The Missionary society has elected new officers for the following year. Please pay your subscriptions. The A. M. E. church ladies have organized a Helping Hand club for the benefit of the trustee board. HELENA. MONT. Mr. John L. Thompson, Editor Bystander: Dear Sir: By reading your paper I find some very important news. I am a married woman, but with no one in the family but I and my husband, which makes it very lonesome for me. I wish I could have written you at an early date some very interesting items. I see you are soon to have a home for orphan children. Could you kindly let me know if I could get a nice adopted child. They seem to be so scarce out here. It would have a nice Christian home. I go to church regularly and would like a child for company. Would treat it like one of my own. A nice little brown haired child 4 years old up to 13. I am very anxious. Would you let me know at once. If one could be sent out this far I would let you know every week about it. My husband is a good working man. Please answer. Sincerely yours, Mrs. N. Howard, 108 So. Park Ave., Helena, Mont. FORT DODGE IOWA Your last publication of November 11th contained in Fort Dodge items news concerning W. L. Perkins going crazy, written by an unknown reporter of this city. While there are three families of Perkins in this city, I can't see why the reporter did not get an interview with some of them and write the story correctly. Lewis Perkins did not go crazy, as stated by the egile reporter. Mr. Perkins is perfectly sane. What might have been a temporary case was prevented by doctors of that city. I trust your publication of this communication will be read by the sane subscribers and friends who read the issue of November 11th, and get the truth concerning Lewis Perkins. The article also stated that Mother R. A. Perkins and Willa Coleman, sister, departed also for California. Not so. Only Frank Perkins departed for Los Angeles. Geo. E. Perkins. Subscribe and pay for The Bytander. lady friends as visitors met the of the rots between the ties and unha. Sunday afternoon. JOHN L. 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Write the news of all classes, all societies, all religious denominations, irrespective of your personal whims or ideas. The Iowa State Bystander is the oldest Afro-American journal published in Iowa. It was established in 1894, and is read by nearly all the colored people of Iowa. We have correspondents in the following towns: Albia ..... Miss May Davis Washington ..... N. L. Black Burlington ..... Mrs. L. M. Abel Monmouth, Ill. Mrs. Bernice Metlock Colfax ..... Mrs. Gertrude Broddus Minneapolis ..... Mrs. R. L. Buttner Clinton ..... A. A. Bush Macon, Mo ..... Lucy Harris Mason City ..... Mrs. Maud Brewton Keokuk ..... Miss Ruth Bland St. Paul, Minn ..... Mrs. Hattie Hicks Scardia, Iowa ..... Mrs. J. M. Montague Rock Island, Ill ..... Mr. Earle Reynolds Davenport ..... Mrs. D. J. Johnson Oskaloosa ..... Mrs. Cora Moore Centerville ..... Miss Cora M. Crittenden Burlington ..... Mrs. Wm. Ashby Monmouth, Ill. Miss Bernice Metlock St. Paul, Minn ..... Mrs. Mattie Hicks Omaha, Neb ..... Miss Murel Brown Ottumwa ..... Mrs. W. H. Thompson Moberly, Mo ..... Miss Lee Etta Owens Dalton, Mo ..... Prof. R. H. Payne Chillicothe, Mo ..... V. E. Williams Sioux City ..... Mrs. M. Askew Clarinda ..... Mrs. G. N. Nowling EDITORIALS IOWA BAR ASSOCIATION. The Iowa State Bar association of colored lawyers will hold their annual meeting Tuesday evening, November 21st, at the home of the president, John L. Thompson, 1306 West Twentieth street. A banquet will be served. Business reports for the past year and the outline for the work of the bar association for the coming year will be made, also the election of its officers. A high class program has been arranged for five minute discussions on such subjects as "Negro National Advisory Committee of National Republican Committee," "Proposed Union Between the South and West," "The 37th General Assembly," "Four Years of Wilson Regime and Anti-Race Bills," "The Southern Negro Exodus," "The City Segregation Tendency." All of the Negro lawyers of Iowa are expected to be present. EDITOR'S OBSERVATION. Our next stop was in Salisbury, Mo. Here we found the colored people about the same as last year. Very few changes. The school presided over by Prof. Bolden, who lives in Moberly, Mo. He has an assistant teacher. There are two churches, Methodist and Baptist. The Methodist preacher,*Rev. J. H. Ward, is quite a dealer in pure bred white chickens. He has taken several first priests at the poultry show in Missouri, and at different fairs in Missouri. One of his best cocks is called Snowball. Mr. Wm. Dameron is still here in the contracting business. Mr. L. L. Hargrove's husband is quite sick and has been for several months. Mr. Black is still in the contracting business. Mr. Bently and Mr. Gouch 'e also her working at their old trade of contracting. Miss Goldie Morehead is still working in the laundry. We next found rest for about one hour in Keytesville, Mo. This is the first town for more than a week that we saw the resemblance of a street car. This town is located about two miles from the depot, and they have an old car drawn by a mule to transfer the passengers from the depot to the city. This is the county seat and is a very old city. About 250 colored people live here. Their school is presided over by Mr. Beckman of Dalton, Mo. They have one church, which is the Baptist church. Mr. Boone is a first class contractor and is always busy. He owns a fine home and an automobile. Elizabeth Ewing is living here and has relatives in Des Moines. Mr. George Monroe is still here. Our next stop was in Dalton, Mo. We will begin here next week and hope to finish our observation in Missouri. CLINTON, IOWA. The committee on dinner to be given at Bethel A. M. E. church on Thanksgiving day met Monday evening with the pastor. Arrangements are fairly under way for a successful time, with Geo. Robinson, chairman, and able assistants. Bertrand Searcy, son of a former pastor in Clinton, arrived in Clinton last week and expects to remain indefinitely, having accepted a position here. Mrs. M. O. Culberson has been on the sick list for several days past, but at present is much improved. William, Henderson is feeling some better, after a slight indisposition. better, arrest a single suspect. Rev. and Mrs. Williams were the victims of a surprise Saturday night, when members and friends of the church called and left them a liberal donation of foodstuffs. We are desirous to collect the delinquent subscriptions, so you who are behind get busy and pay your obligations. We have waited on you a long time. What is the matter with the correspondents. Some of them are evidently asleep at the switch, as we have not heard from them for a long time. DAVENPORT. IOWA. Major R. R. Jackson of Chicago was a dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Christenia on the occasion of his visit to the tri-cities to deliver a speech to the colored voters. Major Jackson was accompanied by Mr. Frank Jackson of Rock Island. Mrs. Eugene Allen, our accomplished pianist, gave a recital in Rock Island last Thursday night. Mrs. Allen played to a large and appreciative audience, judging from their liberal applause. Mrs. Wm. Taylor, Mrs. Chas. Windsor and Miss Helen Motts of Rock Island worshipped at Bethel A. M. E. church Sunday morning and spent the remainder of the day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Johnson. Rev. T. L. Scott of Grant A. M. E. church, Chicago, began evangelistic services last Sunday night, November 12th, at Bethel A. M. E. church. Rev. Scott is widely known as a successful evangelist. A junior choir is being organized at the Third Baptist church, under the direction of Mr. S. B. Johnson. The November meeting of the T. L. O. club was held at the home of Mrs. Alberta Carter, at which time the club made plans for an entertainment to raise money for their open door. The Willing Workers were entertained last Saturday afternoon by Miss Olivia Wilson at the home of Mrs. Wm. Brooks. Reports from the pageant recently put on by the society proved it to be a great success. Rev. J. H. Garrison, pastor of the A. M. E. church, Galesburg, Ill., also G. P. of the O. E. S. lodge of Iowa, visited Rev. C. R. Waters and the members of Bethel church on Tuesday, which was very much enjoyed. Our city collector will call on you at once to collect the 1916 subscription, so please be prepared to settle and not have them call the second time. Mere Earthquakes in France, Toulon—Slight seismic shocks occurred again Monday in Draguigan, anclue and Puy-Ste-Reparande. No damage is reported, but the residents are unable to strerade. Buxton Cafe 135 E. Grand Ave. A Good Restaurant and Rooming House H. D. WILLIAMS, Proprietor. (Known as Hustler William,) DES MOINES, IOWA Also has a Confectionary and Bar- ber Shop at Carney. Do You Have Sour Stomach? If you are troubled with sour stomach you should eat slowly and masticate your food thoroughly, then take one of Chamberlain's Tablets immediately after supper. Obtainable everywhere. THE BYSTANDER WORK OF EXPERT ATHLETIC LEADER Physical Director of Great Virginia Institution Renders Efficient Service to Students In Many Lines of Sport. Masters Hia Problems Because He Knows How to Manage. CHARLES H. WILLIAMS, physical director at the Hampton (Va.) institute, who has been so successful in training winning teams in football, baseball and track athletics, is well grounded himself in the principles which underlie sound work in physical training and athletics. Mr. Williams, who hails from Camp Nelson, Ky., received trade and academic training at Hampton institute and won his diploma in 1000. Then he spent one year in the physical directors' course at the Young Men's Christian Association college in Springfield, Mass. He is also a graduate of the Harvard university course in physical education and is the secretary-treasurer of the Colored Intercollegiate Athletic association. In 1910 Mr. Williams returned to Hampton institute as physical director. Since then, with quiet effectiveness and with uncommon thoroughness, he has worked early and late, summer J. B. and winter, for the building up of strong, pure bodies among the 600 boys of Hampton and for the development of athletic teams which would reflect credit on the institution and the whole Negro race. Mr. Williams has never lost sight of the importance of getting the entire student body into wholesome athletic work. Football, baseball, basketball, rowing, general track athletics—all these lines of sport have been systematically developed at Hampton under his direction. The all round training and discipline of boys have been the essential aim rather than the training of a few winning teams which would help advertise the Hampton school. In the Hampton gymnasium during the past six years hundreds of boys have received valuable setting up exercises and helpful ideas for wholesome community recreation which they have been able to put at the service of distant rural and urban districts. Boys who come from Hampton are now expected to bring with them some working plans for community recreation. Many have asked, "Why is Mr. Williams so successful in turning out winning football teams?" Here is the substance of Mr. Williams' reply: "The success of Hampton athletic teams is due first to the regular life and habits of the students; second, to their sense of obedience, which is the unconscious reaction to military drill, and third, to their fine spirit of loyalty to the Hampton school and its officers." The director also believes in "preparedness in athletics." He applies to his problems scientific knowledge and does not have to worry about results, for the results take care of themselves. He gives to the men under his charge much individual study and care. He does not allow good material to go to waste in losing teams through lack of training and understanding. Every summer Mr. Williams gives a course in physical training at Hampton, which covers instruction in callisthenics, the use of wands, dumbbells and Indian clubs, gymnastic and playground games, folk games and athletics. The work in callisthenics is designed to give some idea of graded gymnastics by means of free exercises without hand apparatus that may be used in any school. The exercises given in the use of wands, Indian clubs and dumbbells are suitable for drills in school work. In gymnastic and playground games the following are considered: Baseball, basketball, volleyball, indoor baseball, captain ball and numerous other schoolyard games, including track and field sports. The work in folk games consists of ring games, with music, for the elementary grades and of national folk games for older groups. Under the head of athletics come discussions of the history of the move. DIRECTOR C. H. WILLIAMS. ment, ideals in playing and the value of competition. Mr. Williams has also helped to organize track meets for the junfers on the lower peninsula of Virginia. He has succeeded, too, in bringing into the Hampton gymnasium for work some of the boys' clubs of the neighborhood. Through athletics Mr. Williams has helped to teach many, many boys that irregular living does not pay, that physical efficiency is important, that health giving recreation for communities is both desirable and possible. Mr. Williams in a recent article in the Southern Workman whisely said: "Athletics tend to use the surplus energy of young men and women. They promote a spirit of loyalty that cannot be so well developed otherwise. But in order that they may do the greatest good they must exist for the student and not serve solely to advertise the school. The object of their maintenance in any school must be one of service in developing health, strength and vitality and in promoting wholesome recreation. Athletics as we have them today can be used as a powerful social force. They can be used in developing a higher social morality or a lower one by the standards set in the college games which are witnessed by hundreds and thousands of youth each year. "One of the great problems confronting the American people today is that of wholesome recreation, and it is indeed serious with the Negro. To realize its importance one has only to notice how and where the youth of the Negro race are spending their hours of recreation, both in the cities and in rural districts. The object of this great athletic movement is sweeping over our land is an earnest effort to meet, at least in part, this demand for diversion. Our schools and colleges can do an inestimable good if they encourage the great mass of the youth to participate in such games and pastimes as will develop the manly virtues of courage, endurance, unselfishness, heroism, patience and nobility of soul." THE LABOR PROBLEM SOUTH. Shortage of Colored Laborers at Birmingham, Ala., Causes Anxiety. The demand for the services of colored men in various sections of the country is increasing. At Birmingham, Ala., recently it was stated that there was a serious shortage of colored laborers in Birmingham and vicinity due to the fact that the colored people are leaving the south at the rate of nearly 100 per day for the north, southwest and parts of Virginia and Kentucky. Among the many reasons given for this great exodus of the colored people are lack of protection from mob violence, poor wages, distranchsement, attempted segregation in farm employment, segregation in cities and on all public conveyances and almost nothing for their farm produce. The whole matter of treatment of colored citizens in most every southern state is ridiculous. If a colored person wants to buy a railroad or ferryboat ticket he is served at a separate window. If he enters a jimcrow car and all the seats in the coach for white people are taken and a white person comes into the jimcrow coach the colored person is forced to give up his seat. If he resists he is ejected from the car or arrested and turned over to the police at the next station. These and other outrages are some of the reasons why the colored people are leaving the south at every opportunity which presents itself for their doing so. BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION. Annual Meeting of New Jersey Organization Held at Camden. The Afro-American Baptist state convention of New Jersey held its annual meeting at Camden in October, with a large attendance of delegates from churches throughout its jurisdiction. The reports on membership, finance and church property were very encouraging. Special emphasis was placed on the necessity of pushing the financial campaign in the interest of the Northern Baptist university by all the churches of the denomination in the northern and New England states. The election of officers for the enauling year resulted, as follows: President, the Rev. John C. Lova of Montclair; vice presidents, the Rev. J. P. Gregory of Atlantic City, the Rev. E. G. Young of Lakewood, J. W. Walker of Moorestown, A. J. Jones of Plainfield and J. W. Green of Paterson; recording secretary, the Rev. L. C. Hurdle, Elizabeth; corresponding secretary, the Rev. R. L. Harris, Englewood; treasurer, G. W. Krygar, East Orange. Charles S. Smith Renders Fine Services The secretary to the chief of police at Cleveland for many years is Charles S. Smith. He has several assistants (white). His appointment after a civil service examination was secured for him by the Hon. Harry E. Smith, ex-member of the Ohio legislature and father of Ohio's civil rights and anti-lynching laws. It was an appointment that had been promised to Editor Smith for two years by Mayor Robert E. McKlisson, who died several months ago. The editor had to wait, however, until a member of the race passed the civil service examination. Convention of Laymen Held at Atlanta The laymen's missionary movement held a most interesting and helpful convention in Atlanta for three days, beginning on Sunday, Oct. 22. The speakers for the various sessions held during the three days were selected from representatives of both races. One of the chief aims of the Atlanta convention was to enlist a larger number of laymen from among the colored people. Sister: Read My Free Offer! and learn how thousands of women like you are rarely and successfully treating these allurement here. and learn how you can enjoy life again, you can pass the good word about to some other sufferer. 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M'CALL'S MAGAZINE, per month, for one year; also choice of any 15-cent McCall Dress Pattern FREE for 2 cents extra to cover mailing. THE YOUTH'S COMPANION, St. Paul St., BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS MONMOUTH. ILL. Dr. T. L. Scott, state grand master of U. B. F. and S. M. T. of Illinois and jurisdiction, made an official visit to Monmouth last Friday and remained until Sunday p. m. He stopped at the home of J. T. Peoples, state deputy grand master. Friday afternoon the S. G. M. met Silver Spray temple, No. 99, and Model temple, No. 87, in a joint meeting. The G. D. M. delivered an instructive and impressive address. Mrs. Laura Maupin, M. E. Q. of Maple City R. H., spoke in its behalf. Many important questions were asked by the various members. Mrs. Daisy Lash, W. P. of Silver Spray temple, presided over the meeting. Mrs. Sarah Flood, V. P., and Mrs. Rosa Loveless, V. P. of Model temple. After the meeting a reception was held in honor of the S. G. M., D. G. M. and G. T. Sr. M. by a joint committee of the temples. At 6:30 o'clock a dinner was served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Peoples. Covers were laid for seventeen. At 11 o'clock Sunday morning Dr. T. L. Scott showed the people of Monmouth he was even more than G. M. of a fraternal organization by preaching such a soul-stirring sermon to a large audience at St. James' A. M. E. church. Such a sermon will be long remembered by all who were fortunate to hear him. Dr. Scott is pastor of Grant Chapel, Chicago. He left for Davenport, Iowa, where he will conduct a revival at the A. M. E. church. Mrs. L. M. Abel and Mrs. E. C. Peoples spent last Sunday afternoon and evening in Galesburg. Mrs. Peoples, who has been under the care of a specialist for the past two months, taking treatment for her eyes, is somewhat improved, the trouble being iritis. THE MUSEUM OF ART AND SCIENCE The regular monthly meeting of Model temple, No. 87, S. M. T., will be held Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. 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I want you to have a trial of it first booklet, "Women's Own Medical Advisor" time, you will be marked, your mark you may not see this offer again. Address: WASHINGTON AVE., SOUTH BEN Mrs. Lalah Brooks Morris is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Brooks, 1622 Searle street. Miss A. Hatcher of 1 Kansas City, Kans., the niece of Mr. Jeff Logan, is visiting with her uncle. Miss Ruth White of Moberly, Mo., is visiting her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. B. Carr, for an indefinite stay. The Fisk Jubilee Singers will sing before the Chamber of Commerce! They will also sing at Drake university while in our city. Mr. McKinley Carey is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Carey, of 2715 Oxford street. Mr. Carey graduated last year from Wilberforce and is located now in Detroit, Mich. Notice—The East Side tailor shop formerly operated by Couch & Son has been purchased by Mrs. C. M. Wilson and V. Couch. Telephone your order to Maple 28. The Callanan club will meet November 22nd with Mrs. Dr. Jefferson, 1322 Day street. Mrs. Hyde will have a paper to be discussed by the club and all members are urged to be present. Mrs. Wm. Donglass of Hastings. Minn., is the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Wilkinson, enroute from Chillicothe and Kansas City. Mr. Thos. Allen has accepted a position with the Peterson plaster and cement decorators. Mr. Allen will make his headquarters in Des Moines. He has full charge of the cement department and will employ all colored help. The D. Y. W. Y. K. Art club met at the home of Mrs. Birdie Wells, Highland Park, and went through their regular line of work. A three-course luncheon was served. Adjourned to meet at the home of Mrs. D. Boamer on Friday. TO LEET—Two furnished rooms, 815 28th street. The Altar Guild of the St. Paul's A. M. E. church will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Hall, 913 Thirteenth street. All members are requested to be present. Business of importance. The Esther cantata will hold its weekly rehearsal at the residence of Mrs. Hampton Graves on Monday night, November 20th. Come early and ask your friends to come with you. The Corinthian Mission Circle will hold its annual mission sermon Sunday, November 26th, at 3 p. m. at the church. Mrs. Mary Coalson, the city mother, will be the principal speaker. Mrs. M. E. Jeffries will have a paper on missions. Everybody is invited to come. A reception was given by the East High school girls at the home of Madola Midgett in honor of the football stars, Lucian Ashby and Cecil Stone. The home was beautifully decorated with East High colors. Over forty guests assembled and an enjoyable time was h. Music and games were the features of the evening. The B. Y. P. U. at the Corinthian Baptist church is much alive. The young people are taking hold and are making the hour a pleasant one. The paper given by Mr. Grass last Sunday was an excellent one and opened quite a heated discussion. Adolph Johnson's paper was very good indeed. You are missing a treat by not attending this meeting hour, from 6:30 to 7:30. The subject Sunday will be found in Amos, 7th chapter, 14-16 verses. Subject, "Real Opportunities for Kingdom Building." The world famous Flisk Jubilee Singers will appear in recital at Plymouth Congregational church on Tuesday, November, 21, at 8:30 p.m. under the auspices of the men's auxiliary of the Booker T. Washington memorial fund. Come and hear a program altogether different from the many burlesques which have turned so many of our people against our own "folk lore," an heritage sacred to every nation. Don't fail to hear James Andrew Myers, an inimitable interpreter of Paul Laurence Dunbar. It will be an evening of enjoyment, entertainment and instruction. At the same time you will be assisting a worthy effort. Tickets, 25 and 35 cents, on sale as the Model Drug store and Public Grocery store on Center street. REMEMBER THE Palace Sweet Cafe UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT is the best place to go for Good Home Cooking Everything First Class Special Sunday Dinner 25c and 35c. Red 1367 1012 Center Street Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Erickson, Proper. ST. PAUL A. M. E. ITEMS. The first quarterly meeting for this conference year will be held Sunday. Rev. J. H. Farribe, the new presiding elder for the Des Moines district, will be in charge. Preaching services morning, afternoon and evening. The Church Aid society will serve lunch at the noon hour. Mrs. Gertrude Cary-Reeves, president; Rev. Birt, pastor. Cradle roll mothers met at the parsonage Tuesday. They will give a party and Xmas tree to the members of the primary department on December 28th. Next meeting December 12th. Thanksgiving dinner and concert by the choir, under the auspices of the trustee board at St. Paul's A. M. E. church. Public invited. Mrs. Adam Dixon and Maria Nessbitt will serve lunch at the parsonage on Tuesday, December 5th. Benefit Mite Missionary society. THANKSGIVING POEM By F. H. Nonweller, Box 249, Minne- apolis, Minn. Retrospective. Lest you forget! Give thanks, For priceless liberty, born in that hour When shackles from the spirit fell, Releasing from thralldom evry human power— The soul from grasp of hideous spell. See the doors of bonage wisely open thrown, And phalanx of new-made freedmen pouring out Through Emancipation Act, the greatest ever known; Listen'to the happy host a-singing—hear 'em shout! At his loss, ignorant, ignorant, help- less, they stood the world to face. Till another met them at the bondage gate. Formed at their head, O leader of his rate, And marshalled them through paths that elevate. The mind, that so long dormant lay, He woke and led to education, Which flooded darkened noul by bril- liant ray, And rounded out the great Emancipa- tion. Thank Gor for Booker Washington, The abolition of slavery in the United States was quickly followed by its abolition in other parts of the world, until now, thank God, there is universal freedom. Education has done much for the colored race, which only wanted the opportunity, and it will do vastly more as the pupil is in a receptive state. "Keeping everlastingly at it brings success." FOR SALE I have a first class barber outfit including 3 Kohen hydraulic chairs, combination mug case, I twelve foot front bar and combination cabinet stands with two large French plate glasr. This furniture is of metalic finish and in first class condition. If interested phone No. 82, address P. O. Box 172, or see me at my residence, 750 West street John Spencer, Grinnell, Iowa. DALTON. MO. This will inform you that we are yet alive. This is a prosperous little town of wide-awake, honest and industrious colored people. One good feature of the place is that a large number of the colored people own their own homes and many are doing nicely. A colored gentleman, Mr. Lewis, is foreman of the section gang here, which is composed of all colored men, a thing which is beyond the ordinary in Missouri towns. We have one, colored grocery store here, owned and operated by Prof. Barton. He has a neat store and a good trade. The public school is progressing nicely and is well attended. They have a fine lady teacher, who is well educated, experienced and has made a record as a great educator. She comes from Shaw university. The revival at the Baptist church is still in progress. Much interest is being manifested to win souls for Christ. The Bartlett Industrial and Agricultural college is located in this town. It is the great farm life school of Missouri, thoroughly equipped in steam heat, water works and other modern equipments. This seems to be one of the most prosperous years in the history of the school. The student body is composed of bright and intelligent, studious young men and women, who are anxious to make their marks in life and are a credit to this or any other institution. The faculty is composed of all college graduated men and women, each a specialist in his particular line, and are as follows: N. C. Bruce, principal, history and ethics; M. r. Powell, vice principal, mathematics and science; R. H. Payne, manual arts and athletics; Mrs. Bruce, bookkeeping and typewriting; Miss Nelson, music; Miss Fisher, matron and domestic science. In this school is found the office of Prof. Parish, the expert agriculturist, who has the farmers of the state in charge. He is appointed by the government. The student body enjoyed a nice outing a few days ago to the Missouri river, where we took some observation lessons and enjoyed a nice time. WATERLOO, IOWA. Owing to the absence of correspondent we notice there was no news of the most spoken of place in Iowa, which is Waterloo of course. Dear readers of the Bystander, I am very glad to say that by it being the will of God we, the correspondent, is now back on the job all together. Lovely to be on the square. Shall apologize to the editor and readers. The Y. M. S. C. of Bess Chapel A. M. E. church opened Sunday at the usual hour, 4 p. m. The program rendered was pleasing to the audience. Sunday week there will be a special sermon by H. C. Boyd. Miss Aletha McLaurin, who has been on the sick list for two weeks, at this writing is just about the same. She is at the home of Mrs. Tillie Whitfield. 211 Albany street. The A. C. E. league is growing fast and mutual interest is being taken and they are endeavoring to make the society a success. Everyone should have a quarterly. Anyone that wants one see Bro. T. P. Mosby. The Bess Chapel A. M. E. church morning choir will make their first debut Sunday morning. The Helping Hand club met Thursday evening at the pastor's residence, H. C. Boyd. They reported a very pleasant time. Refreshments were served and a large number were present. The special rally to aid the trustees is progressing nicely. They have realized $100 thus far. The rally closes December 3. By that time we expect to raise $100 more. Thanking you for same, as ever, your humble servants, the trustees. Mrs. Maud Shields underwent an operation Saturday at the Presbyterian hospital for appendicitis and is reported to be convalescing nicely. will help to ensure "When you feels a temperature somin' along," said the friend and adiser, "you mus' say: 'Get thee behin' me, Satan.'" "Do's what I done said," answered Mr. Erantes Pinkley, "an' dean I imagines I hybrine Satan answer me back: Do's all right. We're both giving the same way, nothew, an' it don' make no difference to me which leads to subjection." No More Stitches for Ahead. No Murs and Lacee for Arghain. The ameer has published an edifice which applies to all parts of Afghanistan, prohibiting the import into the country of all kinds of gold lace, in sludging embroidered kullas lungis and embroidered shoes. The ameer is evidently actuated by a desire to prevent his subjects from spending their hard earned money on showy dress. It is the poorer classes who are notoriously addicted to this extravagance which his majesty has decided to check. The gold laced coat of the Afghan is decidedly handsome, and although the ameer has acted wisely in bringing into general use clothing less costly, his majesty's orders will doubtless be received by his subjects with rather mixed feelings. Proper Bestowal of Charity. 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Doubt Alabama 12 Arizona 3 Arkansas 9 California 13 Colorado 6 Connecticut 7 Delaware 3 Florida 6 Georgia 14 Idaho 4 Illinois 29 Indiana 15 Iowa 13 Kansas 10 Kentucky 13 Louisiana 10 Maine 6 Maryland 8 Massachusetts 18 Michigan 15 Minnesota 12 Mississippi 10 Missouri 18 Montana 4 Nebraska 8 Nevada 3 New Hampshire 4 New Jersey 14 New Mexico 3 New York 45 North Carolina 12 North Dakota 5 Ohio 24 Oklahoma 10 Oregon 5 Pennsylvania 38 Rhode Island 5 South Carolina 9 South Dakota 5 Tennessee 12 Texas 20 Utah 4 Vermont 4 Virginia 12 Washington 7 West Virginia 8 Wisconsin 13 Wyoming 3 May Be 20,000 In New Jersey. Trenton, N. J., Nov. 8.—Returns from Atlantic, Bergen, Burlington, Camden, Capemay, Cumberland, Essex, Gloucuster, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passic, Salem, Somerset, Union and Warren counties with 1,286 districts missing give Wilson 56,339, Hughes 67,397. Boston, Nov. 8. —The Post, a democratic paper, in an extra admitting Wilson's defeat and giving Hughes 273 electoral votes, says the republicans carried every doubtful state except Ohio and calls it almost a landslide for Hughes. Republicans Gain Congressman Chicago. Nov. 8.—Late Illinois returns show the election of fourteen republicans and four democratic congressmen, a gain of two for the republicans, with seven districts still in doubt. The republican candidates won congressmen-at-large also are leading and probably are elected. North Dakota Republican. Fargo. N. D., Nov. 8.—Hughes carried North Dakota yesterday by a plurality of approximately 10,000. Re-election of United States Senator Port J. McCumber seems assured. Lynn J. Frazier, republican, has been elected governor. Chicago, Nov. 8.—The Chicago Herald, which has supported President Wilson, admits that the president is from 50,000 to 100,000 votes behind Hughes on incomplete returns in Illinois. California Claimed for Hughes. San Francisco, Nov. 8.—Chester H. Rowell, chairman of the republican state central committee, claimed California by 40,000 for Hughes. "Los Angeles is going better than we figured," said the statement, "and also Alameda county. One or two interior counties are not coming up to expectations. Los Angeles should go, on present indications, at least 35,000 for Hughes and this will be largely increased by other counties in the south, San Francisco will fall far short of democratic claims. "For Governor Johnson it is of course a landslide." "Returns are very incomplete," the statement says, "but in most cases they about confirm our previous estimates. On present indications California is absolutely safe for Hughes." Hughes Safe in Indiana. Indianapolis, Nov. 8.—President Wilson lost Indiana to Hughes in the election yesterday by an estimated majority of more than 20,000. St. Louis, Nov. 8.—The St. Louis Globe-Democrat, republican, concedes Missouri to Wilson. Prohibition will be defeated unless the state vote outside of St. Louis and Kansas City is very large against liquor. New York State Results New York, Nov. 8.—Hughes carried New York state by upwards of 100,000, though Wilson won in the metropolis by about 27,000. The democrats made gains in several industrial cities up-state, but the country districts remained overwhelmingly republican. The most notable increase in the democratic vote was in Buffalo, second largest city in the state, which Hughes carried by only 3,637, although it was carried by Whitman for governor two years ago by more than 10,000. Slight democratic gains also were shown in Rochester, Syracuse, Albany, the banner republican cities of the state. From early returns it was apparent that Charles S. Whitman had been reelected governor over Samuel Seabury, his democratic opponent. William M. Calder, of Brooklyn, a former congressman, was elected United States senator over William S. McCombs, former chairman of the democratic national committee by a large majority. Says Almost a Landslide. North Dakota Republican Admits Defeat in Illinois. Hughes Safe in Indiana. LABOR DRIFT FROM SOUTH. Natural Outcome of Desire For Better Conditions and Protection. The latest figures on the number of colored persons who have left the south within the past six months is given as 118,000. Ninety-five per cent are men ranging in age from eighteen to fifty. This large number is scattered in the following named states: New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, West Virginia and Connecticut. The majority of these are from Georgia, Florida, Tennessee and Alabama. As a natural result of this great exodus of laborers the industries of the states from which they come must suffer. The big farmers are at their wits end to cope with the situation. Especially is this true in the cotton belt sections of the south. This growing unrest among the colored people to better their condition, however, is no new thing to the thousands of white people in the different sections of the south, who are accustomed to employing colored people as farm hands and the like. They have long known that whenever the opportunity presented itself these people would take advantage of it to better their condition as to wages, environment, facilities for education and protection from mob violence, which has come to be like a national game of athletics, indulged in at will. The reports of the bureau of immigration of the department of labor show that during the fiscal years of 1915 and 1916 169,300 Italians returned to Italy, 2,170 Bulgarians, Servians and Montenegrins, 3,622 Germans, 18,500 subjects of Great Britain, 8,096 Frenchmen, 1,400 Roumanians, 1,000 Russians and 1,000 Japs to their native countries. Last spring, when the business of the railroads and the mines began to prosper as they had not done before in years, the demand for unskilled labor increased rapidly. The freight congestion in and about New York caused a pressing demand for truck hands. In former years the railroads had called on Europe and Asia for extra supplies. Labor agents and steamship companies co-operated to fill orders for thousands of men for rough work. In the first half of 1910, when they could not get people from the war zone, they turned to the south and offered the colored man the chance which should have been given him years ago. The present movement of colored labor from the cotton states of the south to the great industrial centers of the north, east and west was started by the Erie and Pennsylvania railroads in a legitimate way. The agents of these roads commenced their efforts to increase their operating forces by appealing to the federal department of labor's distribution office, connected with the division of information. The roads took advantage of Secretary Wilson's plan to land the "jobless man" in the "manless job." The first call was made on Florida and Georgia. It was made known at Jacksonville and Savannah that these two great roads would pay 22 cents an hour, seven days a week, and use the men overtime, and the exodus began in earnest. REUNION OF VIRGINIANS. Popular Brooklyn Organizations to Hold Annual Reception Dec. 4. The big organization event in Brooklyn for the first week in December will be the nineteenth annual reception of the Society of the Sons of Virginia. The reception, which is one of the society functions to which the public looks forward with great interest, will be held at Summer hall, on Fulton street, on Monday evening, Dec. 4. John W. Winters, one of Brooklyn's well known and successful business men, is chairman of the reception committee, with James F. Flippin and J. W. Patterson secretary and treasurer respectively. Harry P. Fisher's orchestra will furnish the music for the occasion, and the comfort of the guests will be looked after by Pleasant D. Early. The occasion will afford an opportunity for a general reunion of persons from Virginia, as well as a grand social intermingling of the public. The society is in fine condition financially and numerically—eighteen new members during the year—and has met all of its financial obligations. SOUTH MUST "TOTE" SQUARE. Boston Paper Speaks its Mind on the Georgia Labor Situation We have heard so much about the burden of the Negro in the south that it is with something like incredulity that we read of attempts made by the public authorities in Georgia to prevent laborers of the colored race from leaving the state to work in the tobacco fields and elsewhere in New England, says the Boston Congregationalist in a recent issue. Can it be true, after all, that the Georgian in his heart really considers the Negre as an asset and not a detriment to his state? If so he might do a little more to help the Negro churches and to secure the rights of the Negro in his home and schools and in the political life of the community. South's Labor Situation is Serious. The number of colored persons who have left the states of Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi since Sept. 1 for the north, according to figures given out recently, is placed at 50,000. No figures were given for the large number of laborers who have gone from Louisiana, Texas and South Carolina. A good remedy for sleepiness is to wet a towel and apply to the back of the neck, pressing it hard up against the base of the brain and fastening over this cloth to prevent too rapid evaporation. The effect will be prompt and pleasant, cooling the brain and inducing a sweet and peaceful slumber. Warm water is better than cold for the purpose. This remedy will prove useful to people suffering from overwork, excitement or anxiety. Boca Washington Football A rare and curious messotint portrait of George Washington in the library of the late Lafayette S. Richardson of Lowell, Mass., was auctioned off last year in Boston. It is entitled "George Washington, late president of the United States of America; eta" and was published March 14, 1801, by J. Hinton Linden. It is a small folte and is colored by hand. It looks as much like George III, as it does the Father of His Country. Baker, who wrote the "Engraved Portraits of Washington," says that only one impression of this messotint has come under the notice of the writer. It was in neither the Clarkson nor the Carson sale of Washington portraits. Insist on Yellow Flour Charles Christadoro, an expert on flour and grains, sounds the koynote of the new situation brought about by the bleached flour decision when he says in a communication to the editor commenting on the bleached flour decision: "The housewife will now insist on yellow tinted or creamy flour, and will learn to realize that a natural flour very white can in no manner compare with the creamy or yellow flour in so far as glutens and muscle building values are concerned. "As from 65 to 90 percent, of the large flour mills of the country were using this bleaching process, the decision is far-reaching."—National Food Magazine Now Look Out. 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BEARD AGENTS WANTED 519 So 16th St. St. Joseph, Me, When in Ft. Dodge go to Wright & Venable Cafe 225 Central Avenue Quick Meals and Ft. Dodge, Prompt Service. Iowa 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 PROMINENT AMONG WOMEN LEADERS Successful Work of Miss Alice L. Thompson Wayles. Early Career and Achievements of a Union County (G. C.) Girl Who Has Made Her Mark In Many Good Movements—Gifted Orater and Well Known Organizer. New York.—Much credit should be given the various groups of women of our race for the splendid work they are doing for racial advancement in many good movements. In many such groups are individuals who by industry and persistence have won a nation wide reputation in more than ordinary lines of work. Among the foremost in the individual line is Miss Alice L. M. MISS ALICE L. T. WAYTES. Thompson Waytes, who was the chairman of the colored women's national Republican committee here during the recent national political campaign. Miss Waytes is a native of Union county, S. C. After completing her public school course Miss Waytes entered Benedict college, where she took the college preparatory course. She also completed a course in missionary training at Shaw university, Raleigh, in 1901. From Shaw university Miss Waytes went to the Moody Bible institute, at Chicago, in which she further perfected her studies, finishing the course in 1904. She taught in the Howard graded school at Columbia and, all told, has had six years' experience as a schoolteacher. In 1910 Miss Waytes was appointed superintendent of Bible school work by the Church Federation society of New York. As a speaker and lecturer she has had an interesting career. Upon the formation of the Progressive party at Chicago in 1912 Miss Waytes was selected as one of the campaign speakers and did effective work on a tour through Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Massachusetts. Besides her work as above given she is a gospel preacher of no mean ability and also an author and writer. Among her best works are "Modern Proverbs and the Hidden Fire." She has traveled extensively throughout the United States working for the advancement of the race in various movements. At Columbia, S. C., she succeeded in organizing the Columbia City mission, through which hundreds of garments were distributed to the poor. She was one of the prime factors in the organization of the Frederick Douglass Center in Chicago and also organized the Bible class of the Mount Olivet Baptist church in Chicago. In 1906 Miss Waytes was a teacher at the Live Oak institute, Live Oak, Fla. During 1911 Miss Waytes was the pastor of the Shiloh Baptist church, West Medford, Mass. On resigning the pastorate of the church at West Medford she was called to church in one of the western states, but an urgent demand for her services among prisoners won her sympathies. In this line of religious and social service work she traveled a great deal. She has delivered lectures to the student body at Flisk university, Roger Williams university, Hartshorn college, Virginia Union university, Howard university and at the Florida Baptist college. Miss Waytes has received a number of letters of commendation from prominent educators, statesmen and clergymen on her work. The one from former President Roosevelt states that Mr. Roosevelt was very much pleased with her work as a campaign speaker for the Progressive party in 1012. Another letter of the same tone of sentiment was sent to Miss Waytes from the Tribune-Herald at Rome, Ga., and from a number of other papers in the various sections of the country. Miss Waytes did yeoman service for the Republican party in the political campaign which closed on Nov. 7. Her services are in constant demand, and she is kept busy at all times. She is a contributor to four weekly papers. She knows the art of newspaper writing quite well and states the facts as they are. She knows how to create favorable public sentiment for the race in her writing and lectures. As an organizer and leader she has won her way up through difficulties and from obscurity to great prominence. Mrs. Dayse Lash entertained a number of friends with a 7 o'clock breakfast Sabbath morning in honor of Rev. T. L. Scott. The Bystander agent will call this week for your subscriptions. Please have them ready, as it is getting quite cold to make the trip for pleasure. ROCK ISLAND, ILL. Mrs. Georgia Allen gave an excellent recital Thursday, November 9th, at the McKinley Baptist church. She was assisted by local talent. On Sunday, November 5th, occurred the death of Mrs. J. C. Bradley. She was a member of the A. M. E. church and the funeral was held from it. A son and husband mourn her loss. Mrs. Mac Clay has returned to her home, after a two weeks' visit with her parents in Bloomington, Ill. Our colored people as a whole will not do anything for money, but there are some who will. The colored voters of Rock Island almost to a person are republicans. Imagine the indignation that we reelt when "Shine" Kennedy (colored) rode a white mule in the parade of the celebrating democrats on Saturday night. He, along with some, others, should be scorned by those among us who do not care to see the race ridiculed by the white people. Miss Rhoda Conroy of Kansas City, Mo., left for home, after a two weeks' visit at the home of her aunt, Mrs. G. W. Reynolds. Mrs. Reynolds entertained twelve young people last Friday as a favor to her niece, Miss Coursey. An excellent time was enjoyed by all. Rev. Sanders of the McKinley Baptist church is away on a visit in the south. Rev. A. Boyd is the new pastor of Wayman Chapel A. M. E. church. Rev. Boyd is an able minister and has set energetically to work to build up the church. Mrs. Ada Jackson is on the sick list. Deborah Stewart is bound for the state of Kansas about Xmas time. Flesh and Muscle, Not Fat Are Basis of Actual Health And Tanlac Builds Them Up There is a difference between being stout and being fat. Fat produces no strength. We only wish we could tell you half the good things that Tanlac has done in restoring strength. Many persons who are fat feel miserable, while people who are "solid" usually enjoy the best of health. Fat surrounds the muscular tissues while the real strength is in the tissue itself. The condition of the muscular tissue depends upon the quality of the blood. Rich, healthy blood makes brawn and sinew. AGENTS WANTED # KURANIA HAIR COMPANY, 181-187 Park Eow. New York. 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The modern Bell Telephone switchboard, as well as our operating methods, represent many years of study and investigation, and we are confident that our service, when properly used, responds to every reasonable requirement. Mr. and Mrs. John Tyman entertained a large number of friends with a party given in honor of Hon. Madison Vance of Louisiana and Hon. G. H. L. Nelson of Springfield, Ill., both of whom wee here Friday evening and addressed the colored voters. A very pleasant evening was spent and light refreshments were served. Rev. Garrison of Allen chapel of Galeburg and ten of his members were down Sabbath to the communion services at the St. James A. M. E. church. Mr. John Smith, who was badly hurt in an auto accident last week, when his car turned turtle, is somewhat improved at this writing. Mrs. Pearle Marshall of Rock Island and came Saturday for a visit with her sisters, Mrs. Josie Thomas and Mrs. James Hardin. Mr. Earnest Mason is in the city this week. Rev. T. L. Scott of Chicago, grand master of the U. B. F. and S. M. T.'s lodge, came Friday. He preached at St. James church on Sabbath morning. Rev. N. J. McCracken, presiding elder of Keokuk district, spent a few days here this week. He spoke at the A. M. E. church Friday evening and held quarterly conference. The different orders of the U. B. F. and S. M. T. lodges held a meeting Friday, after which they were entertained by Mrs. J. T. Peoples in honor of R. T. L. Scott, grand master. The home of S. P. Maupin is under quarantine due to diphtheria. The two small Chambers have it. Mrs. Z. H. Patterson of Clinton, Ill., preached at St. James church on Sabbath evening. She will conduct revival meeting for the next two or three weeks. Golden Crown chapter, No. 21, O. E S., held an initiation and meeting Tuesday evening at the G. A. R. hall. Mrs. J. Turner of Galesburg was down Friday. 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