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THE BYSTANDER Pay Boost and read The Bystander XXIII No. 31 CLINTON, IOWA. The Mite Missionary society gave an enjoyable social on Monday night at Bethel A. M. E. church. Mrs. Ezra Carter is just recovering from an attack of pneumonia. The many friends of Miss Otie McGaw of Davenport were pained to hear of her death, which took place this week. The members of the Clinton Jolly club spent a pleasant evening last Thursday at the home of Mrs. Geo. Robinson. The club numbers twenty and hold meetings each Thursday night. The following persons are its officers: Mrs. Lucy Toney, president; Mrs. Oker Alverson, vice president; Miss Nellie Clay, secretary; Mrs. Ezra Carter, treasurer. Mrs. Chas. Thompson has been confined to her home on account of illness. Mrs. Annabelle Graham and brother, John B. Davis, of St. Paul, are the guests of their sister, Mrs. Gertrude D. Culberson. Mrs. Katie Dennelly and Mrs. Price Elegan are recent subscribers to the Bystander. Officers for the ensuing year of Bethel A. M. E. Sunday school were elected last week as follows: Superintendent, M. O. Culberson; assistant superintendent, Geo. Johnson; home department superintendent, Mrs. M. Slater; cradle roll superintendent, Mrs. A. Henderson; chorister and secretary, A. A. Bush; assistant secretary, Eugene Stewart; treasurer, Miss Minnie Sayles. Mrs. M. O. Culberson is not feeling so well, much to the regret of her friends. A concert was given at Bethel A. M. E. church Saturday night, under the management of Mrs. Melissa Holiday. She was ably assisted by Miss Mary Wallace, a contralto from Lincoln institute at Jefferson City, Mo., who will spend the remainder of the winter in Clinton. We still have some delinquent subscribers. Why not start the year right by paying your obligations. FORT MADISON NOTES. Rev. M. Payton, who is confined in Santa Fe hospital, is improving. Mr. Ernest Mitchell, who received injuries while at his work several weeks ago, is reported to be getting along nicely. Miss Naomi Harper returned to the Iowa State university last Wednesday. She was accompanied by Miss Naomi Scott, who spent the holidays at the Harper home. Mrs. Ambrose Jackson is ill at her home on Fifth street. Miss Mary Johnson of Kansas City, Mo., is in the city for an indefinite stay. Miss Louise Harper of Chicago, who is visiting at home, attended the New Year's dance in Keokuk last Monday. Rev. L. H. Routt, who has been on the sick list, is able to be out again. The A. M. E. Literary society are preparing an excellent program for next Thursday night. Mrs. A. L. King is visiting in St. Louis, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. C. Ivory, who have been visiting relatives in Joliet, Ill., returned home Thursday. CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA. Mrs. A. J. Gray, who has been confined to her bed, is improving and is able to be up. Mrs. Anna Joyce was called to Atlanta, Ga., on account of illness of her mother. Mrs. Sadie P. Louden sang the Holy City on Sunday at 6:30 p. m. at the meeting of the B. Y. P. U. at the Mt. Zion Baptist church. Sunday was quarterly meeting at Bethel A. M. E. church. Rev. Ferribee, the presiding elder, was present. Services both morning and evening were well attended. Mr. W. H. Milligan is much improved. Mrs. Mattie Perkins and son, Fred, Jr., visited over Sunday with relatives and friends. They returned to their home in Rock Island, Ill., Sunday evening. Miss Eleanor Eloise La Bell made her debut Tuesday evening at a reception given by her mother, Mrs. Flora La Bell, 801 H street West. The decorations were mistletoe, holly and yellow chrysanthemums. Erma La Bell and Leona Smith presided at the punch bowl. Piano and victrola music added much pleasure. About fifty of the younger set were present. Mr. and Mrs. Luther D. Lowery, 903 South Eighth street, have issued invitations for a birthday anniversary of their mother, Mrs. M. F. Lowery, Friday, January 12th. Miss Mildred Jackson of Chicago is in the city making her home with her father, Sherman Jackson. Mrs. Fred H. Gresham was selected as assistant postmistress of the Thirty-seventh general assembly. Her many friends congratulate her. Mrs. Ora Smith is indisposed, being confined with la griffe. Mrs. Cornie Hicks has entered the hospital at Iowa City for an operation, DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 1917. which we hope will be successful which we hope will be successful. Mrs. Narcilla Jackson is ill at this writing. Mrs. Jennie Robinson visited in Toledo last week. Mr. Clyde Washington of Burlington was in the city last week on business. The Art and Literature club was entertained at Mrs. Adelaide Flowers' on Monday afternoon. They will meet with Mrs. Mabel Horne on Thursday, January 18th. BEDFORD, IOWA Mrs. Carl Thomas of Rochester, Minn., is spending the holidays with her father, G. W. Lucas. She also spent several weeks in Des Moines. Mrs. Mary Jones and son of Des Moines, who have been visiting Mrs. Georgia Howe, returned home Friday. Mrs. G. Howe, who has been quite sick, is convalescing. Miss Gertrude Lucas, teacher in the Buxton public schools, and Helene Lucas, who attends Iowa university, came Saturday for a short visit with their father. Mr. Henry Johnson and son, Fred, were visitors in Bedford on Saturday. Rev. W. W. Ewing and family spent the holidays with friends. Mrs. Ewing and children returned to their home in Des Moines on Thursday. Rev. Ewing remained to conduct the meetings at the Baptist church. Mr. Babe Keene and Miss Theo. Moore of Red Oak spent Xmas with relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Robinson of Stewartsville, Mo., are spending the winter with their son, A. W. Robinson. Mrs. R. Robinson spent a few days with her daughter in St. Joe. Mrs. Porter of Portland, Oregon, returned with her father for a few days' visit. Mrs. W. H. Bailey of Buxton left Thursday, after spending the holidays with her father, G. W. Lucas. The social given at the Baptist church was quite a success. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Montgomery of Clarinda, Miss Mabel Johnson, Messrs. Fred and Adam Johnson of Gravity were guests Sunday evening at the Lucas home. Miss Fay Ashford, who has been sick with tonsilitis, is able to be out. Mrs. Grant of Creston, Iowa, is spending the winter in Bedford. Miss Helen Lucas returned to Iowa City on Tuesday, after spending the holidays with her father. Mrs. Carl Thomas spent a few days visiting in Gravity and Clarinda. Rev. J. C. Bothic filled Rev. Ewing's pulpit at Red Oak on Sunday. The meeting carried on by Rev. Ewing proved an addition of two members to the church. Miss Mattie Williams of Bedford and Calvin Wilson of Phoenix, Ariz., were quietly married Saturday morning by Rev. W. W. Ewing. CLARINDA, IOWA. The Ladies' Crochet club met at the freshments were served. home of Mrs. R. T. Lane. Light re- the superintendent of the A. M. E. Sunday school gave an entertainment at the church last Saturday night. The proceeds were for the benefit of getting two chairs for the pulpit. Mrs. Gertrude Cason entertained twenty-five young people at her residence last Tuesday evening in honor of the Misses Funches of Glenwood, Iowa. A three-course dinner was served. Mrs. Ed. Cheetwood Pemberton continues very ill at her home on Grant street. Mr. Robert Bank, who has been very ill with la gripe, is convalescing. Mr. Lloyd Carson is visiting his sister, Mrs. Eva Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Reeves of Glenwood, Iowa, are visiting Mrs. Katie Moss. Mr. and Mrs. Oral Carlock and Mrs. Cordia Long and daughter, Lydia, departed to their home in Greenfield, Mo., on Saturday. Miss Nannie Parker and brother, Scott, of Platte City, Mo., were entertained at dinner Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Montgomery. Mr. Brad Beard is on the sick list. Sunday morning was trustee day at the A. M. E. church. A neat sum was realized. OMAHA, NEB. Happy New Year to Mr. Cecil Smith was shot Saturday night by Mr. Charlie Austin. He died at St. Joseph's hospital. Miss Edna Cox has returned from St. Joseph's hospital. Rev. Thomas Taggart has opened a successful meeting at Bethel Baptist church. South Side. Sunday was a successful covenant meeting at all churches. Sunday was quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church. Bishop Parks spent the day worshipping at the services. Mrs. M. H. Wilkerson is quite ill at her residence. No. 2226, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, installed officers last Thursday evening. They were as fol- lows: P. Sec., Bro. Belcher; W. treasurer, Bro. Van; chaplain, Bro. Hon. Sunday, January 7, 1917, No. 226, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, held a delightful smoker at their hall, 2527 Lake street. There was quite a few brothers out. ST. PAUL A. M. E. CHURCH ITEMS Rev. and Mrs. S. L. Birt, through the columns of the Bystander, extend New Year greetings to members and friends, and are very grateful for the many gifts received. The Xmas tree on Saturday, December 23, was a thing of beauty. All the Sunday school pupils were remembered. Supt. C. B. Woods worked hard to make the affair a success. Our next celebration is Easter. The choir rendered beautiful and appropriate music at all services during the holidays. The New Year was ushered in with anthems. The service was very inspiring to all present. The Cradle Roll mothers gave a party at the parsonage on December 28th. Fourteen little tots were present. The boy babies were presented with saving banks and the girls with vanity boxes. An enjoyable time was had. Regular monthly meeting Tuesday, January 9. All mothers welcome. Class No. 5, Mrs. A. M. Woolfolk, teacher, gave a beautiful and well appointed three-course dinner at Hanger's restaurant on Tuesday of this week, honoring Miss Juanita White of Indianola, Iowa. Covers were laid for fourteen guests. The Mite Missionary society kept open doors at the parsonage. A large number of friends called during the hours from 2 to 8 p. m. The members of hte stewardess board will begin their year's work on Thursday, January 18. They hope to visit the homes of all strangers. The members of the deaconess board are busy on their missions of love and mercy. The months of January and February are usually severe in these parts. Let all our Christian workers provide themselves with suitable traveling apparel and answer every call to duty. Let not the cause of Christ suffer. WASHINGTON, IOWA, NOTES. Raymond Hall-visited in the tri-cities a part of his holiday vacation and had a very enjoyable time, so he says. Helen Motts spent Christmas at home. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Washington of Albia spent New Year's at the N. L. Black and Walter Williams homes. Watch meeting was held at the A. M. E. church and quite a congregation took part in the services. Last Tuesday night was second quarterly meeting for this year. Mrs. Hobbs of Rock Island visited at the Henry Campbell home over New Year's. Mrs. Ralph Motts of Chicago has returned to her home, after a two weeks' holiday visit at the Mrs. Mary Motts home. Miss Elizabeth Redd visited friends in the tri-cities a few days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Williams entertained a small company of friends at a New Year's dinner in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Washington of Albia. A few friends were entertained at dinner at the John Mondy home on December 31, 1916. Henry Rhodes had the misfortune to get one eye badly hurt recently while chopping wood, a piece of wood flying up and bruising it and causing medical aid to be summoned to take care of the wound. The sympathy of the community goes out to the Rev. Morgan in his bereavement in the loss of his son at Ottumwa recently. The friends of the Rev. Payton, former pastor of the A. M. E. church here, were sorry to hear that he was the victim of a paralytic stroke recently and hope for his speedy recovery. Little Leone Frances Crayton, who has been sick, is convalescing. Thos. Lewis was sick last week and unable to be at his work at the chute. Grandma Tiffin, who is ill at the Henry Green home, is no better and is growing weaker slowly. Ollie Gentry and Chas. McCain are the new men at the coat cuites. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Spencer of Mason City will celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary the 29th of this month, according to announcements received in the city by their friends. Rev. Morgan entertained a few friends at a dinner party Tuesday in honor of the presiding elder, Rev. Ferribeire. Stomach Trouble Cured. If you have any trouble with your stomach you should take Chamberlain's Tablets. Mr. J. P. Klote of Edina, Mo., says: "I have used a great many different medicines for stomach trouble, but find Chamberlain's Tablets more beneficial than any other remedy I ever used." For sale by all dealers. Sunday was covenant Sunday. The first Sunday in the new year and services were well attended. Rev. P. Thomas of Mt. Pleasant arrived Sunday to assist Rev. M. Carington in revival meeting, which started Sunday night. The president of Mission Circle has been quite indisposed for a few days Mrs. Wm. Noah has been on the sick list for a few days. Mrs. A. L. Crittenden, who was reported on the sick list, is much improved at this writing. Miss Kizzie Sander has returned home, after spending the holidays with her brother, Jimmy, in Illinois. Christena Crittenden has returned home, after spending the holidays with relatives and friends in Omaha, Neb. Little Emma Weldon is reported on the sick list. Mrs. H. Palmer is visiting her mother, Mrs. J. Allen, in Leavenworth, Kans. Mrs. B. B. Baker, who spent the holidays with her sister in St. Paul, Minn. has returned home. Mr. Leonard Lewis has returned from a visit, as he called it, with friends in Davenport, but it turned out to be a bride. Mr. Leonard Lewis and Miss Nellie Buckner were married Wednesday, January 3, 1917, and returned to the city Friday morning and are at their new home on North Nineteenth street to their many friends. Mr. L. P. Lewis is the congenial porter for the B. P. O. E. Christena Crittended, Mrs. Gladys Jones and their sister, Mrs. Cora Brown of Mystic gave a surprise birthday party on their mother, Mrs. A. L. Crittended, in honor of her fortieth birthday, on Sunday, January 7, from 4:30 to 7:30 o'clock, at the home of Mrs. S. H. Jones on North Nineteenth street. About forty of her friends were present. The plans were carried out to perfection. Mrs. Crittenden had to acknowledge that it was one April fool game played on her. She received many pretty and useful gifts. This happy event will be long remembered. And after she recovered from her fatal shock a dainty refreshment was served, and all departed wishing Mrs. Crittenden many more happy birthdays. Mrs. Anna Oliver is suffering with a severe cold. Mrs. H. W. Thompkins has been quite sick for the last few days. Mr. Luther Brown is visiting in the city for an indefinite stay. Mrs. A. L. Crittenden was in Mystic on Monday afternoon collecting for the Bystander. RACE LITERATURE WEEK. Novel Plan to Acquaint Our People With Their Own Authors. The national buy a book campaign in the interest of Negro literature had its inception in the fertile brain of R. R. Wright, Ph. D., editor of the Christian Recorder and manager of the A. M. E. Church Book Concern, Philadelphia. Dr. Wright's plan is to endeavor to have every family of colored people purchase at least one book during the month of December. He has particularly suggested the second week in December as Negro literature week. In giving his reasons for such a movement Dr. Wright says: Negro children need to read books which tell of the more hopeful side of their race life, and that Negro men and women need the same is no longer open to debate. No people that does not know and love its own history, enjoy its own literature, reverence its own heroes, has ever amounted to much. Can the Negro hope to be an exception? The fact that the public schools do not give our children courses in Negro history and literature is being recognized by educators throughout our nation as a weak point in Negro education. To be strong the Negro child must know and love the heroes of the Negro race from Crispus Attucks to the gallant Tenth cavalry at Carrizal. He must know the past achievements of the race in Africa and America. He must imbibe the ideals which the music and poetry of the race are designed to inspire. He must see the pictures of men and women of like hue as himself, so that, acting upon the maxim that what black man has done black man can do, he may be nerved to greater accomplishments. Every home should have its collection of Negro books of poetry, fiction, history and religion—not one book, but many, in order that it may have its proper atmosphere of racial self respect, which is the foundation of racial progress. But, alas, we have so few homes with Negro books. Not one Negro in a thousand has read a book on Negro history. The 990 are ignorant of their glorious past; ignorant of the part played by their ancestors in Africa and America; ignorant of their prowess; ignorant of their opportunities. The only mention most children of the race read of their race in history is that they were brought to this coun- try as slaves in 1619 and freed by Abraham Lincoln in 1863. Not one in a thousand ever heard of a Negro aiding in the exploration of America many years before 1619 and of the 180,000 of their kind who fought to save this nation fifty years ago. And there is greater ignorance on the part of the younger generation than of the one now passing. The Book Concern is nearly 100 years old, and we therefore think it our duty to carry the light of literature to our benighted people. We therefore are asking that every public institution make a public appeal in behalf of Negro literature. We suggest the month of December as the time and the second week in December particularly as "Negro literature week." During this week we should like every Negro to purchase a book written by a Negro author or about Negroes. During this week let the ministers talk Negro literature from their pulpits; let the teachers talk it to their pupils; let every literary society have a "Negro literature night." We suggest Friday night, Dec. 15, at which time we desire to have every school and church of any size have some one speak of Negro literature. POPULAR YOUNG EDUCATOR Daughter of Noted Lawyer Becomes the Wife of James W. Michaels, a successful Contractor of Salisbury, N. C.—Episcopal Ceremony Performed by the Rev. Emory B. Smith. Washington.—The stellar event of the social life of Washington's Yuletide of 1916 was the charming wedding on Wednesday evening, Dec. 27, when Miss Clarice A. Jones, the accomplished daughter of Attorney and Mrs. Thomas L. Jones, became the bride of James W. Michaels, a prosperous contractor of Salisbury, N. C. The nuptial ceremony was performed at 6 o'clock at the stately home of the bride's parents, 1901 Vermont avenue, Northwest, in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends of the contracting parties, both in and out of town. The impressive ring service of the Episcopal church was pronounced by the Rev. Emory B. Smith, pastor of the Lincoln Memorial Congregational church. The marital vows were exchanged amid sweet strains softly accompanied by Professor Cole's orchestra, after the triumphant bards of Mendelssohn's "Wedding March" had been given. Prior to the entrance of the bridal party into the spacious double parlor Miss Marie C. James, the noted prima donna contralto, sang DeKoven's "O Promise Me," and just before the minister asked the "great question" Albert Booker interpolated a solo, "Because." The bride was given in marriage by her father. Dr. Ernest Robinson of Salisbury, N.C., acted as best man. Miss Jones was gowned in a beautiful costume of white duchess satin, trimmed with silver lace flouncing, over georgette crape, with a long train, veil to match, surmounted by a wreath of orange blossoms. She carried an immense bouquet of white roses. The bridesmaid was Miss Claudia Brandon, who wore turquoise blue net over silver metal cloth. The attendants were Miss Ruth Moore of California, who was attired in pink and blue meteor over blue taffeta, and Miss Fannie Holland of this city, who wore white net over white satin. Mrs. Georgia Jones Tucker, sister of the bride, was matron of honor and wore a charming gown of canary satin. Mrs. Jones, mother of the bride, wore a gown of black satin and lace. The flower girl, who played her part with pliant precision, was Miss Clarice Antoinette Tucker, the little granddaughter of Counselor and Mrs. Jones. Mrs. Minnie Lucas Wright, the Misses Carrie and Lizzie Woodford and Mr. and Mrs. Wilkinson assisted in receiving the host of visitors and other friends rendered timely aid in all of the activities of the joyful hour. The towering mansion of the well known Jones family—not excelled in domestic appointments and architectural magnificence by any home in the capital—was tastefully decorated throughout. The spacious parlor and drawing room were an artistic maze of palms, smilax, American Beauty roses and white chrysanthemums, and about the stairway evergreens were gracefully intwined. The hymeneal altar in an alcove extension was a bower of rare beauty. In front of the house was a canopy extending to the curb, laid the entire length underfoot with carpet. Following the ceremony came the reception, and hundreds of representatives of the elite of the nation's capital thronged the place, volging felicitations The Best advertising medium to rech colored people in the west and wishing the happy couple bon voyage through life. A dainty luncheon was served, and each guest received a piece of the wedding cake. The presents, which filled an entire upper apartment, were unusually rich, varied and pretty, embracing a dazzling array of gold and silver, sparkling cut glass, rare china, fine linens, handmade conceptions for milady's boudoir and numerous articles for practical household use. Mr. and Mrs. Michaela departed at 10 o'clock on their wedding eve for Salisbury, N. C., where they will make their future home. Mrs. Michaela, let it be said in passing, is an honor graduate of the conservatory of music of Cornell university, Ithaca, N. Y., and her finishing recital at that historic institution is conceded to have been the most brilliant that had been given by any student taking a degree in music there. For several years Miss Jones (now Mrs. Michaels) has served with distinction and complete satisfaction as director of music at the Livingston university, Salisbury, N. C., and will probably continue in that capacity for the remainder of the current year. She has been a brilliant figure in the younger social set of the nation's capital, and her graceful bearing, sunny disposition, lofty ideals and pleasing intellectuality have combined to make her a popular as well as a valuable member of the community that has been delighted to call her its own. The bride comes from one of the oldest and most highly respected families in this section of the country. Mrs. Michaels and her chosen companion for life carry with them to their southland home the best wishes of all Washingtonians who know and admire them for their splendid character. Subscribe for The Bystander. College Course in Politics The Columbia university belongs the credit of offering the first course designed to give students a practical knowledge of the conduct of political affairs. That institution has asked the bureau of municipal research in New York to give the members of the class the benefit of the experience it has derived from the study of the affairs of that city, and the invitation has been accepted. The growing demand for the adoption of the scientific methods of city governments tends support to the view that college men will be in demand in this department of the public service, hence the propriety and usefulness of a university course established on the lines indicated by the innovation at Columbia. Haltlana a Laa. Lot. Sydney Brooks, writing to the London Chronicle about Haiti, says the Haitians were the first people in the world to abolish slavery, and Mrs. C. R. Miller, writing in Leslie's Weekly, says of Haiti: "In that little republic covering about 10,000 square miles within nine days' sail of New York, one may encounter more strange complications and a greater disregard for human life than in the remote countries of the east. Situated in the very heart of the West Indies, where civilization exists in a high degree, Haiti alone has kept her doors closed to progress. She became an independent state more than 100 years ago. Her rich lands were already under cultivation, but the lazy natives allowed the plantations to go to ruin, and forests have grown up instead." Farm Employment for Criminals. Gov. Harris of Ohio believes that criminals can be employed on a farm with advantage to themselves and the state. He proposes that prisoners in the penitentiary who are not convicted criminals be transferred to the reformatory and put to work on the state farm. "It is the conditions of our cities that breed crime," says the governor. "Most of it can be traced to idleness and drink, and idleness is frequently the cause of drink. There is little drink in the country and practically no idleness. If the young man had slipped over the bounds of a law were taught scientific farming he would come to like it and escape the associates who carry him down when he returns to the city." Milk an Intoxicant. New York City alone consumes an unally 840,000,000 quarts of milk. We drink 2,300,000 quarts a day. And this does not include mothers' milk for infants; just cows' milk—watered and unwatered, for both infants and adults. "Milk," says Emerson. "is readily made intoxicating in warm climates simply by agitation. This feature was quickly discovered," be- ing placed in a skin and slung from the shoulder or over the back, it was agitated by the motion of the hunter, and fermentation was soon well under way. The skin was undoubtedly none so clean, some milk of the previous day being left in it, which would it be. Subscribe for and read your own Bystander and quit borrowing your neighbor's or quit going to the public library to read it. ```markdown ``` BYSTANDER PUBLISHING CO., PUBLISHERS DES MOINES, IOWA JOHN L. THOMPSON, EDITOR FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 1917 Published every Friday by the Bystander Publishing Company, Des Moines, Iowa. Office in Chemical building, corner Seventh and Mulberry streets. Phone, alnut 899. Official paper of the M. W. U. Grand Lodge of Iowa, A. F. & A. 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Miss Gussie Mardis Cedar Rapids, Iowa ..... Mrs. C. Harrisr EDITORIALS THE GREAT WAR. We enter 1917 with the great war in Europe still raging, with the armies in a death struggle. The most gigantic carnage of blood and human slaughter that the world has ever witnessed, and for what we do not know, nor do they, unless it is simply selfish greed and ambition to rule the world. Peace negotiations have been suggested by one side and hooted at by the other side. Consequently it does seem that there will necessarily be millions of more lives lost and human carnage and destruction will go on at least many months or even years. It does seem that with so many of the great powers against Germany they would soon crush her and her allies, but she has held with TWO—Bystander— such superhuman strength and winning in most of the engagements seems providential. Yet let us work and pray, if need be, to bring about lasting peace. OUR NEW GOVERNOR This week Iowa has changed governors almost with the changing from the old year to the new. Hon. Geo. W. Clarke has just passed out of the gubernatorial chair to enter into the presidential chair as dean of the law department of Drake university and Hon. W. L. Harding of Sioux City was sworn in as governor. Governor Harding has the unique distinction of being elected by the largest majority of any governor in Iowa, over 100,000 majority, which undoubtedly proved that the people of Iowa wanted him, and we congratulate Mr. Harding and hope for him a good, strong, progressive administration that will keep Iowa in the forefront of our sisterhood of states and let the world know of all that is good Iowa affords the best. PASSES 120TH YEAR OF LIFE Mrs. Mary Talbot, Former Slave, Observes Anniversary With Relatives. Ottumwa's oldest resident, whose birth preceded the establishment of the city by meany years, celebrated her one hundred and twentieth birthday anniversary Christmas day. Mrs. Mary Talbot, who was born December 25, 1796, in Kentucky, and who resides with her grandson, E. T. Jackson, and Mrs. Jackson, on Waverly avenue in Riverview, was the center of a family gathering on the big holiday. Another grandchild, Mrs. Bert Allen, of Albia, and Mr. Allen were present at the Christmas dinner. Mrs. Talbot has been confined to bed all this winter, but suffers little save from the weakness natural to one of her advanced age, and spends the time piecing quilts. Here eyesight remains singularly clear and she is bright and cheerful. She has many wonderful tales to tell of ante-bellum days, as well as the civil war period. She has been unable to attend church for several years, but is a devout member of the A. M. E. church. She is affectionately cared for by Mr. and Mrs. Jackson. CUSSING THE PREACHER On every hand the church is being criticised. On every hand the preacher is being discussed. In a weekly paper in our city a physician is reported to have taken the Negro preacher severely to task. The so-called educated Negro, especially seems to take particular delight in criticising the Negro church. He will discourse long and loud about "building too many churches" and "supporting too many preachers," but he will hardly open his mouth against the too many saloons which drag our boys to destruction; he will not complain about making so many saloon-keepers rich; and he will often live in the same block with questionable houses and never criticise them. The Negro preacher is condemned if he has a poor church edifice, which is called a disgrace to the community, and he is heartily abused if he has a fine building. So what shall he do? The preacher is abused if he goes into business, and abused if he stays out. He is abused if he wears a greasy coat, and if he wears fine clothes. His morality is attacked on the merest hearsey by men who are known to be moral lepers. His honesty is attacked by men who have court records for dishonesty. If the preacher makes the people shout, he is attacked; if he does not he is also attacked. Indeed it seems to be the order of the day in some circles to always "knock" the preacher. Why is this? It is based on selfishness purely. The preachers lead the people. Some lawyers, some business men, some physicians, and others think the preachers ought to hand that leadership over to them. They forget that leadership is based upon service. The preacher leads for no other reason than, at the present stage, he renders best service. If others are to lead it will not be by abusing the preachers, but by rendering service. And there is abundant field for such. One frequently hears these critics say that instead of having the people put so much money into churches they ought to put it in businesses. They forget two things: First, the preacher's business is not commercial; and, second, that the people put but comparatively little money in churches. The Negro does not put one cent out of every dollar into his churches. Instead of inquiring about the 99 cents, these jealous Negroes are making a fuss about the 1 cent. The Negro does not put enough money into churches. And any fair-minded person can see it. What is needed is for the business is for the business man, the lawyer, the physician, the mechanic to get theirs not out of the 1 cent the church gets, but the other 99 cents. The Negro church has its hold by service and organization. Is it not better to organize business and learn to serve the people rather than to continually attach the church? The 1 cent paid in the church brings the best dividends the Negro race has. This one cent has accumulated nearly $75,000,000 worth of property which is the race's largest social surplus. This one cent has built and largely supports the leading schools for higher education of Negroes in the south. If it were not for church school there would be practically no opportunity for higher training for nine-tenths of the race. This one cent has established the chief literary voices for the race during the 50 years of emancipation in that the chief newspapers and magazines have largely had church support. This one cent has brought together the people and taught them how to support the Negro in business, the Negro in professions. But for the church the Negro physician would never have gotten the foothold he has. This one cent now supports the leading publishing plants of the race, and sends out yearly more literature to educate and inspire the race than THE BYSTANDER This one cent gives more dignity to the race in its bishops, general officers, ministers, than any other one cent the race has. If the Negro did not spend this one cent for his church, ten thousand communities would have no leadership—and the people would scatter, degenerate and die out. It is because the Negro has done so well with this one cent that every intelligent man ought to encourage him to make it two cents and to organize the other 98 cents. No, brother professional men, don't cuss the preacher for the wonderful results he has gotten from one cent of the Negro's dollar. Rather compliment his service, his wisdom, his organizing power, and then learn from him how to organize your part of the remaining cents of that dollar, till we have organized the Negro's whole dollar. Let us pull together, not apart. If the preacher has a foothold, don't spend your energy pulling him down; for in so doing you pull yourself down. What the race needs is not less confidence, but more. Of course the church has its faults and so have the preachers, and none is beyond criticism; but the systematic effort of one class to try to discredit the ministry is to be regretted by all who have the true well being of the race at heart. Such efforts only record the race—Christian Recorder, Philadelphia, Pa. LEGISLATURE EMPLOYES SE LECTED. Governor Harding reappointed Douglass Miller as his messenger. These selected by the legislature: Azz'sstant postmistress, Mrs. Fred H. Gresham of Cedar Rapids; chief janitor of the senate, Jeff Logan of Des Moines. Other men in senate chak room, Homer Jones of Keokuk, Wm. Thompson of Ottumwa, Fred Wright of Davenport. Chief janitor of house, Wm. Tomlin of Des Moines. Others selected were Henry McCraven of Des Moines, J. H. Miller of Newton, Wm. Given of Council Bluffs, B. H. Jones of Buston, Harry B. Burnaugh of Mt. Fleemann. Assistant matron, Mrs. Wm. Jones of Des Moines. Chamberiaia's Cough Remedy Most Effectual "I have taken a great many bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and every time it has cured me. I have found it most effectual for a hacking cough and for colds. After taking it a cough always disappears," writes J. R. Moore, Lost Valley, Ga. Obtainable everywhere. er had determined to take up the study of law and for that purpose had been attending evening school. But now, upon the advice of his pastor, he engaged to take a course under Professor Scott of the faculty of Kissick's college, Brooklyn. For nearly three years he studied under Professor Scott, when he was advised by Dr. W. T. Dixon and others to take charge of the Ebenzer Baptist church, Babylon, N. Y. He began with that church as pastor the first Sunday in July, 1894, having been licensed to preach in the previous August. Here he remained, attending the Babylon high school till he graduated, and then took up higher studies under Rey, Drs. Raymond and Plimm, the object being to follow the same course as given at Colgate university. He studied thus till June, 1900, when he was called to the pastorate of the Messiah Baptist church, Yonkers, N. Y., where he labored with great success till November, 1900, when, having accepted the call, he took charge of St. Paul's Baptist church. He is a constant student, a hard worker and a faithful pastor. The church which he now pastors he found, on going to it, to be in debt to the extent of $18,500. By 1008 this debt had been cut down to $12,000. The church was remodeled in 1910, making it almost twice as large, with light and splendid ventilation. This remodeling was done at a cost of nearly $4,000. All other expenses of the church have been met, and the membership is now about three times what it was when Rev. Mr. Booker became its pastor. The church is twenty-three years old and has had four pastors in all. Rev. Mr. Booker has succeeded in organizing the church into good working shape, and there is a brighter outlook for it in the future than it has ever had before. The Rev. Booker was united in marriage to Miss Lulu J. Floyd Feb. 27, 1805. They are the parents of three children-one son, who is a student for the ministry, and Relleves CATARRH of the BLADDER and all Discharges in 24 HOURS Each capsule bears the name of the institution by all draughts. ,$20 TO $40 PER WEEK Being made selling the new History of Colored People, everybody hives, any one can set a mime, a man wanted for each, or a markall or a sea eater. Write for terms and free outfit. *Austin Japkins Co.,* 1 Street, Washington, D. C. "FEMALE HELP WANTED" A rare opportunity; comfortable living; a plain cloth seama. Any seaming machine. No trifers wanted. Samples 100. Not Inot satisfactory. Home Sewers Co. obbers sewing. Linc, 2, Rehoto, Del. CELEBRATION OF DOUGLASS' MEMORY URGED BY LEAGUE CELEBRATION OF DOUGLASS' MEMORY URGED BY LEAGUE National Equal Rights Body Takes the Initiative in Great Movement. Great and vital causes are advanced by honoring the memory of their illustrious exponents. When the work of these moral heroes is yet unfinished or is being undone the present day struggle for humanity is strengthened by public observances of the anniversaries of the ploneers. Such events furnish the occasion to recall the careers and recite the noble utterances of the great advocates of reform and to urge present day devotion to their ideals. The sentimental appeal which goes with the centenary of the birth of a moral leader makes its celebration, if carried on in the spirit of his life work, of telling help to the same cause today. Hence it is that the National Equal Rights league, representing the crusade of colored Americans for rights and liberties still denied, urges the celebration of the centenary of the birth of that greatest of all champions of liberty and of citizenship for colored Americans, Frederick Douglass, all day Wednesday, Feb. 14, 1917. The league advises that these observances be in the name of the equal rights cause and that in every place where colored Americans are numerous an equal rights committee or Equal Rights league be formed to arrange the centenary observance of this great colored champion of equal rights. This is the first great duty of our race collectively in the new year 1917 and is the league's New Year's message to the race. It will inspire our young people with respect for and pride in their racial strain to have brought out the wondrous ability of this man born a slave. It will give courage to our men and women to fight in an organized way color discrimination to learn of the brave stand taken by Douglass on many occasions. It will challenge the conscience of white Americans to know the life struggle, and the eloquent plea made by him for justice to his race. Douglas was the great colored abolitionist. An escaped slave, he naturally waged an independent campaign of agitation for the freedom of his own race. The approach of his centenary should be the signal for his people to rally to the standard of a fight of our race for rights denied because of our race. Let there be fitting observances throughout the United States of America of the centenary of Douglass the orator, the abolitionist, the editor, the writer, the statesman, under the auspices of equal rights committees or equal rights leagues and the citizens all day Feb. 14, 1917. Thus will our fight for rights be strengthened in the land which Douglass helped make one of freedom for all. BYRON GUNNER, President, Hillburn, N. Y. WILLIAM MONROE TROTTER, Secretary, 34 Cornhill, Boston. THE NEED OF EDUCATION. President Edward T. Ware of Atlanta University Makes Frank Statement. In discussing the question why the colored people are leaving the south in such large numbers Edward T. Ware, president of Atlanta university, says: "If the colored people are to remain in the south they must be educated. We are conducting a campaign to raise half a million dollars toward the endowment fund of Atlanta university. This institution has been in existence fifty years, having been founded early in 1867, following the close of the civil war. "The work of Atlanta university is recognized throughout the south and north. It was founded for the purpose of giving the colored people a chance for the same educational advantages that the white population of the southern states enjoys. If this work is to be done it must be done by men and women who have had more than an industrial school education. "The whole system of Negro education in the south is separate from that of the white population. Consequently we must equip members of the colored race to carry on this work. Everybody recognizes that the Negro must be educated if he is to have the same opportunities that his white brother enjoys, but few stop to consider where this education may be given. "One of the vital questions in the south at the present time is the exodus of Negroes from the south. The southern press has pointed out that if the colored people are to remain they must be educated and protected against lynchings. Already in south-west Georgia intelligent members of both the white and colored populations have got together to discuss what can be done. It is in just such situations that the educated colored person exerts his influence. "Atlanta university is giving the south just such educated colored young men and women. The distinctive service of the university has been the preparation of teachers. Among the graduates also are successful doctors, preachers and business men." Serious Blow to Knights of Pythias. Driving the brain starts the pain Magic Hair Grower and Straightening Oil J. The most wonderful hair preparation on the market. When we say Magic we do not exaggerate, as you can see great results in the first few treatments. We guarantee Magic Hair Grower to stop the hair at once from falling out and breaking off; making harsh, stubborn hair soft and silky. Magic Hair Grower grows hair on bald forms of the head. If you use these preparations once you will never be without them, Magic Hair Grower and Straightening Oil are manufactured by Meddames South and Johnson. We also do scalp treating. The Habit of Taking Cold. With many people taking cold is a habit, but fortunately one that is easily broken. 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Phoenix, Webster 800 Atty. S. Joe Brown was in Monroe county yesterday on legal business. Mrs. J. Alvin Jefferson has been quite sick the past week. Mr. Wm. Jones, our court bailiff at the court house, is sick this week. Mr and Mrs. Frank Burke announce the birth of a daughter Tuesday night. The Bystander now under special rates is $1.00 for one year, if sent in to the office. Among some of the holiday nuptials are Mr. Earl Wagner to Miss Effie Mason and Mr. Harry Marshall to Miss Ethel Watkins. Remember Monday, Jan 15th is the last day to take advantage of our $1 00 subscription rate for The Bystander. John Spencer of Grinnell spent a few days in our city attending a meeting of the officers of Union Congregational church, also the inaugural of Governor Harding. Eliza E. Peterson W. C. T. U. will meet Thursday Jan. 18th, with Mrs. Thornton Adams, 2621 Chester avenue. Mrs. J. H. McDowell will treat the subject, "Mother's Love." All mothers are especially invited to be present. The Negro Civic Forum will hold their usual Sunday meeting at 3 p.m. at the Palms, 757 W. 9th street. Hon. John McVicar will address the meeting. Music will be furnished by Oliver's orchestra. The St. Paul's A. M. E. church has bought a new location on the northwest corner of 12th and Crocker, where they expect to soon begin to make preparations for the erection of a new church edifice. We congratulate them, as they need a larger and more commocious building. A few admirers of our policewoman, Mrs. M. F. Coalson, headed by Mrs. Amos Adams, presented her with a solid gold star to show to her their appreciation for the splendid work that see is doing for our race. WILL SELL HOUSE—9 rooms, 1207 Center street, on monthly payments or will rent to good party reasonable. 5 room house South Side, 205 Hillside avenue. $10.00 per month. Two or three other houses on easy terms. .709 Polk Bldg. Black 1520 The Marshall Neil Embroidery club met with Miss Ada Wilkinson, 824 Small street and elected officers. President, Mrs. Dalza Hammitt; Vice President, Mrs. Carrie Stone; Secre- tary, Mrs. Clara Winn; Reporter. Miss Wilkinson. Meet next week with Mrs. Garth, 311 Amhurst. The Callanan club met with Mrs. S. Joe Brown. A delightful meeting was had. Misses Bernie McDowell and Bessie Mason were visitors. The club adjourned to meet Jan. 27th with Mrs. Robert Miles, 933 14th street. President urges all members to be present as it will be election of officers. The Triple H. Club met last Tuesday with Mrs. Robert Miles, at which time the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. Robert Miles; Vice President, Mrs. S. A. Avery; Secretary, Mrs. Wm. McGruder; Assistant Secretary, Mrs. R. E. Pattern; Treasurer, Mrs. J. H. McDowell. Standing committees will be appointed Tuesday. The name of Mrs. Wm. Lowry was added to the club membership. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Wm. McGruder. THOMPSON HOTEL GUESTS. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wagner, city; Wm. A. Given, Council Bluffs; Homen Jones, Keokuk; David Danbo, Youngstown, Ohio; J. W. Dishman, Ft. Dodge. LOOK! If you are looking for Bargains in Furniture call and see Stein & Son Furniture Co., 608 W. Grand Avenue. Cash or Payments Phone Wal. 1695 Des Moines, Ia. The Intellectual Improvement club met with Mrs. Geo. Young on January 5th. Mrs. Nellie Gregory and Fannie Wilson were added to membership. Miss Blanche Allen Goodrich was a bride last Sunday morning to Mr. Floyd Maya of Minneapolis. They will make their future home in Minneapolis. Rev. J. L. Lucas of this city has been called to the pastoral work of the Bethel Baptist church of Perry, Iowa, of which he has accepted. His residence will still be in this city. The Deborah Administrative Council will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Thompson, 1306 West Twentieth street, at which time officers will be elected for the ensuing year. Report of officers. Mrs. H. H. Lewis of this city, who has been working in Ames, Iowa, came home last week very sick. She is at the home of her sister, Mrs. C. A. Cleggett, on Twelfth street. She is reported resting well and improved. Mrs. Cleggett took her place in Ames. Starting this Sunday morning, Rev. S. L. Birt will begin a series of sermons on the Lord's prayer. There will be about four of these, and everybody should hear them, as they will be interesting and instructive to both old and young. The B. Y. W. Y. K. Art club met last Friday at the home of Mrs. Ousley. Business was contracted in the usual way, with the vice president in the chair. After business a dainty lunch was served and adjourned to meet at the home of Mrs. Tolliver on East Fourteenth street. The Mothers' Congress met with Mrs. J. B. Rush and had a very interesting meeting. Mrs. Brown read her report on social science. They adjourned to meet at the home of Mrs. S. Joe Brown the first Saturday in February. Mrs. I. E. Hillis will be the principal speaker. All mothers and especially young mothers are urged to be present. The High School Girls' club met at the home of Mrs. Zelma Brown, Sixth and Crocker. The program consisted of a reading from Miss Meredith Humbard, a solo from Miss Madola Midgett and a reading from Miss Georgia Williams. Two visitors were present, Mrs. Archie Alexander and Mrs. V. L. Jones. Club adjourned to meet the following Sunday at their social center with Mrs. S. Joe Brown. Beautiful Light Household of Ruth. No. 4837, G. U. O. O. F., held their election of officers. The following officers were elected: M. M. G., Mrs. Gus Nichols; R. M. G., Mrs. Parker; P. M. G., Mrs. Coleman; N. G., Oscela Jones; worthy recorder, Eva Jones; treasurer, Mrs. M. Manning. These appointed officers were installed by District M. N. G., No. 21, of Iowa. Mrs. Carrie Law, assisted by District P. G. M. No. 30, of Iowa, C. P. Jones, after which a banquet was served by members of the lodge. The Sunday school board of the St. Paul A. M. E. church held their annual election Thursday evening, January 11th. Mr. C. B. Woods was elected superintendent for the sixth time. Under his leadership the school has grown to the strongest and the largest in Des Moines district. We congratulate Mr. Woods upon his success as a Sunday school leader. Assistant superintendent, J. L. Edwards; secretary, M. Meredith Humbard; assistant secretary. Miss Osceola Jones; treasurer, Mrs. W. H. Warricks; chorister, Mrs. Gus Nichols; libarian, J. R. Brown; organist, Vivian Warriicks; teachers, Mrs. Lizzie Glass, Mrs. C. A. Shaw, Mrs. M. E. Bowmer, Mrs. J. L. Edwards, Mrs. Mamie Baker, Mrs. Anna M. Woolfolk, Tabita Mash, Violet Hunter, Rev. H. McCravens, H. Gould, C. P. Jones, Mrs. R. E. Patton. Teacher of normal class, Mrs. Vern Simons. Cradle Roll, Mrs. S. L. Birt Home department, Mrs. Estella Hill. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEET. The board of directors of the Home for Women and Girls will meet in Des Moines at 2 p. m. Friday, January 26. Mrs. J. B. Rush, President. Mrs. Mattie Warricks, Secy. LEE MISSION'S NAME CHANGED. Rev. H. A. Perry and members have had their church incorporated. In the articles of incorporation the church bears the name of Bethel A. M. E. church. Immediately after having the church incorporated they secured the deed for the property and mortgaged it for $1,800. Atty. S. Joe Brown was the acting attorney who piloted them safely through the transaction. Rev. Perry and members wish to sincerely thank their friends for past and present contributions. Bad Habits. Those who breakfast at 8 o'clock or later, lunch at 12 and have dinner at 6 are almost certain to be troubled with indigestion. They do not allow time for one meal to digest before taking another. Not less than five hours should elapse between meals. If you are troubled with indigestion correct your habits and take Chamberlain's Tablets, and you may reasonably hope for a quick recovery. These tablets strengthen the stomach and enable it to perform its functions naturally. Obtainable everywhere. THE BYSTANDER WOMEN TO SAVE OLD LANDMARK Nation Wide Appeal Being Made to Raise Funds. LEADERS OUTLINE PLAN National Association of Colored Women's Clubs Receives Report of Special Committee on Condition of the Frederick Douglass Home and Resolve to Pay Off the Indebtedness. New York.—The National Association of Colored Women's Clubs has begun a vigorous campaign to raise $15,000, the sum necessary to pay off the mortgage on the home of the late Frederick Douglass at Anacostia, Washington. Mrs. Mary B. Talbert of Buffalo, president of the association, is devoting much time and energy to the work of the campaign, which is attracting nation wide attention. In her efforts to bring MARY MRS. MARY B. TALBEET, PRESIDENT NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COLORED WOMEN'S CLUBS, BUFFALO, N. Y. the matter before the public for action Mrs. Talbert has the full co-operation of the general officers of the organization, the executive committee and the various state federations of women's clubs. The Douglass home proposition was taken up at the biennial meeting of the national association held at Baltimore in August, 1916. At this meeting a committee was appointed to consider the advisability of assisting the trustees of the Frederick Douglass Historical association, which has charge of the home, to liquidate the debt on the home which is of long standing. In its report on the matter the committee finds that under a special act of congress this association was created, first, to preserve to posterity the memory of the life and character of the late Frederick Douglass, and, second, to collect, collate and preserve a historical record of the inception, progress and culmination of the anti-slavery movement in the United States and to assemble in the homestead of the late Frederick Douglass, generally known as Cedar Hill, in the village of Anacostia, in the District of Columbia, all such suitable exhibits of records or things illustrative or commemorative of the anti-slavery movement and history as may be donated to said association or acquired by purchase, bequest or other lawful means. After careful consideration of all the facts the committee concludes that this is the psychological moment for the association to show its true worth and prove that the women of the race can measure up to those able saluted women of the race like Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, Amanda Smith, Francis Ellen Watkins Harper and others who passed through the fire of slavery and stood the test. We believe, says the committee, that the attainment of the goal depends upon the enlistment of every man, woman, boy and girl of the colored race in America. We seriously realize that it will require us to mobilize all the resources of our association and show that we are not afraid to put ourselves on record as being able to save the home by one day's co-operative effort. We purpose to enlist the largest possible number of people, especially the boys and girls, in this part of the work of our association, relying upon race loyalty and pride as the energizing power. We purpose to employ such methods as will enable us to use every resource within our power for the accomplishment of this task. The need is concrete, and we know that our share toward saving the home is comparatively small. This, however, will give us courage to feel that by all working together it can be accomplished. We will thus place our association on record as saying "I will" to our program of advancement. We believe that every boy and girl should become a co-operating member in this program, and with that in view we earnestly urge every woman's club to mobilize our boys and girls. The public schools are asked to observe the one hundredth anniversary of Mr. Douglas' birth on Sunday afternoon. Feb. 11, 1917, by a short program at which each child is asked to contribute 1 penny on that day to pay for one nail to be used in the renovation of the Douglass home. In the northern and eastern cities, as well as in the south and west, day school pupils are asked to contribute, and Sunday school superintendents all over this country are asked to hold a short memorial service on Sunday Feb. 13, 1917, and ask each child to contribute 1 penny toward the saving of this home. The question no doubt will be asked by many, "Is it worth while?" The committee answers strongly, "Yeah!" For who can measure the farreaching results of this great work, the inspiration that will be given to the boys and girls of our race? It will stir their hearts to greater race pride for them to know that they have a part in this great work and thus directly express their gratitude to the silent memory of Douglass, the orator, diplomat and statesman. Every man, woman, boy, girl or club who takes a share in the redemption of this home enters into a partnership with the trustees in preserving to posterity the home of the greatest man of our race of his time. To arouse our women to greater activity the committee has decided that it will place upon parchment the name of every individual or club that contributes the sum of $25, and to the club which sends the largest amount over $25 a special tablet will be placed in the Douglass home in its name. This is done that our children in the years to come when paying a visit to this shrine may read the names of loyal race men and women who have proved false the accusation, so long brought against the race, that it shows no gratitude for benefactors if doing so costs dollars and cents. It takes $15,000 to save and restore the home and grounds of the Douglass estate. We have deemed it advisable to appoint a special treasurer to look after the funds. All monies collected should be sent to Mrs. Nettle L. Napier, 120 Fifteenth avenue, north, Nashville, Tenn. Feb. 12 is the one hundredth anniversary of Douglass' birth. For further information address the president of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, Mrs. Mary B. Talbert, 521 Michigan avenue, Buffalo, N. Y. The special committee consists of Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, chairman; Miss Hallie Q. Brown, chairman executive board; Rev. Florence Randolph, Jersey City, N. J.; Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, Richmond, Va.; Miss Elizabeth C. Carter, New Bedford, Mass.; Mrs. Victoria Clay Haley, St. Louis; Mrs. Nettle L. Napier, treasurer, Nashville, Tenn. The general committee includes Mrs. Booker T. Washington, Mrs. Robert R. Moton, Tuskegee, Ala.; Mrs. Lucy Thurman, Miss Meta E. Pelham, Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, Mrs. Josephine E. Bruce, Mrs. Rozetta E. Lawson, Mrs. Kelley Miller, Washington, Mrs. Clara B. Hardy, St. Paul, Minn.; Mrs. Lizzle B. Fouse, Miss Georgia A. Nugent, Louisville, Ky.; Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune, Mrs. Eartha M. M. White, Jacksonville, Fla.; Mrs. Grace B. Valentine, Bordentown, N. J.; Mrs. Isabella W. Claphan, Camden, N. J.; Mrs. Ruth L. Bennett, Mrs. Rebecca Aldrige, Mrs. Laura Brown, Pittsburgh; Mrs. W. T. B. Williams, Hampton, Va.; Mrs. Charlotte Dette, Nigara Falls, N. Y.; Mrs. Julia Mason, Buffalo; Miss M. R. Lyons, Mason, Addie W. Hunton, Brooklyn; Mrs. Marlon B. Wilkerson, Orangeburg, S. C.; Mrs. John Hope, Miss Mary Galnes, Atlanta, Ga.; Mrs. Mary E. Jackson, Providence, R. I.; Mrs. Judith Horton, Guthrie, Okla.; Mrs. G. L. Jackson, Nashville, Tenn.; Mrs. Charlotte Hawkins Brown, Mrs. Mary Clinton, Charlotte, N. C.; Mrs. M. E. Goins, Jefferson City Mo.; Mrs. S. Joe Brown, Des Moles, Ia.; Mrs. Charles Banks, Mound Bayou, Miss.; Mrs. Mary H. Baker, Cheyenne, Wyo.; Mrs. Mary E. Joshenburg, Fort Smith, Ark.; Mrs. Waldo Bogle, Portland, Ore.; Mrs. George H. Warner, Mrs. Elosel Bibb Thompson, Los Angeles.; Mrs. A. H. Wall, Oakland, Cal.; Mrs. F. W. West. Bakersfield, Cal.; Mrs. J. F. 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Richardson of Lowell, Mass., was auctioned on last year in Boston. It is entitled "George Washington, late president of the United States of America, etc." and was published March 14, 1801, by I. Hinton Linden. It is a small folio 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 imposition of this mossotint he came under the notice of the writer. It was in neither the Clarkson nor the Carson sale of Washington portraits. Insist on Yellow Flour. Charles Christadore, an expert on flour and grains, sounds the keynote of the new situation brought about by the bleached flour decision when he says in a communication to the editors commenting on the bleached flour decision: "The housewife will now sit 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 masse building values are concerned. "As from *5 to 20 per cent of the large flour units of the country we using this bleaching process, the location is far-reaching."—National Pet Magazine மேலேயான பொருள் A good remedy for sleeplessness 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. PLEA FOR SELF-RE Charles G. Dawes' Good Advice to Young Men in Business. This is a hard world in business. It always has been and always will be. There are many good and generous men in it. There are many who will lead a helping hand to you in your adversity, but in the time of need you will not find them among the men who tried to get you to embark in speculation with your little surplus and to sell you something which would help you to "easy money." Re self-reliant. Make your own investigation into investments. When you cannot, put your money in a good savings bank. Distrust the financial demagogues as you distrust the political demagogue. Keep your hand on your pocketbook as you travel life-first, to give always in proportion to your means to those who are poor; second, to hold from those who would take through force or fright what you need for yourself and you now will then, writes Mr. Dawes in the Saturday Evening Post, have your hand most of the other fellows have only their eyes. In this alone you will have the advantage of them.