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THE BYSTANDER Pay Boost and read The Bystander XXIII No. 34 A GREAT LEADER GONE. Dr. Matthew O. Ricketts, Who Had Won Fame As a Physician, a Legislator and a Masonic Jurist, Passes Away After a Painful Illness. Race's Greatest Masonic Authority. Hundreds Gather From All Sections of the West at St. Joseph, Mo., Last Sunday to Pay Tribute to His Memory and His Achievement. With all the honors befitting his rank in Masonry and his achievement for his people, the body of Dr. Matthew Othello Rickett, past grand master of Masons of the jurisdiction of Missouri, was laid to rest in the beautiful Oakwood cemetery in St. Joseph, Mo., just as the shadows of a wintry evening indicated the closing of a fateful day. Thousands of people crowded the church and lined the sidewalks of the street along which the funeral cortege wended its way to pay a silent token of appreciation to one of the most brilliant characters the race has produced in this western country. Masons of high degree were present from all sections of the jurisdiction and the funeral was one of the most impressive and largely attended ever witnessed in the city of St. Joseph. Dr. Ricketts passed away Monday, January 15, at 6:20 in the morning and when the news flashed over the wires that he was dead it created universal sorrow in all those communities where he was known. The body was immediately taken in charge by St. Joseph's leading undertaker, B. F. Graves, and under the direction of Wilkerson lodge, of which he was an honored member, was laid in state in the upper lodge room of their splendid temple at Second and Lewis streets, where thousands, white and colored, viewed the remains. During his illness his half brother, Oscar Ricketts, of Omaha, was constantly at his bedside, also his daughter, Helen, and his wife, who has been in Wyoming for some months, was with him during the last days of his illness, Grand Master W. W. Fields paid a number of visits to the city and in conjunction with his 'close personal friend, A. D. Butler, and the officers and members of Wilkerson lodge, did everything possible for his relief. The Masonic services began Saturday night, January 20, when St. Joseph Consistory, No. 29, of St. Joseph, assisted by Kansas City Consistory, No. 7, held their Scottish Rite services beginning at Low 12 (midnight), which were exceedingly impressive as well as beautiful. Eighteen members of the Kansas City Consistory took part and the services were conducted by Deputy Sovereign Inspector General Edw. S. Baker, 33 degree, and the beautiful robes of the Kansas City Consistory were used in the ceremony. Excellent music was rendered both at the midnight services and at the funeral proper by the famous choir of Ebenezer A. M. E. church, St. Joseph, Mo., and the sermon and addresses were of the highest order. At 2 o'clock sharp Sunday afternoon, January 21, the funeral procession, under the direction of Prof. Wm. H. Jones, grand marshall, moved from the Masonic temple to the church at Third and Antoine, headed by the Knight Templar band of twenty-eight pieces from Kansas City, Mo., the Grand Commandery of Missouri, Sir W. G. Mosely, grand commander, and his staff, followed by Northwestern Commandery and detachment of the three commanderies of Kansas City, the commandery at Omaha and scattering sir knights from `Moberly, St. Louis and other towns; then came Wilkerson lodge with its banners draped, followed by the grand lodge, with Grand Master W. W. Fields and the grand lodge officers, and then a long line of carriages and the car containing the remains of the deceased. The church had been filled to its capacity since morning, save the space roped off for the fraternity, and when the funeral cortege reached the door it passed through two lines of the ladies of the Eastern Star, commanded by Royal Grand Patron Geo. W. K. Love of Kansas City and Royal Grand Matron Mrs. Virgile W. Walden of Columbia, Mo., and their full corps of officers. The casket was literally buried beneath a deluge of sprays, designs and massive and magnificent floral pieces from various sections of the country, noticeable among which was a beautiful harp from the contribution raised by Allen Chapel and Mrs. John Lange, a magnificent floral chair from the Grand Lodge of Masons of Missouri, a massive "keystone" from the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons and other beautiful designs which were in the main prepared by Kansas City's Negro floral establishments, the Crosthwait Floral company and the B. M. Weaver Floral company. Both these ladies were in attendance and rendered skillful assistance in looking after the floral offerings. Many resolutions, letters and telegrams of condience were read by Prof. J. H. Simms. The honorary pall bearers were W. W. Fields, Harry Robinson, R. L. Scott, C. G. Williams, N. C. Crews, W. H. Jones. The active pall bearers were T. P. Mahammitt, E. J. Cooper, A. R. Chinn, J. W. Robinson, A. D. Butler and J. E. Herriford. CENTERVILLE NEWS (Last Week.) Revival closed Sunday night with sixteen additional, fifteen candidates for baptism and one by letter. We feel that we are doing fine since Rev. Carrington has been with us. He has been with us six months and he has taken twenty-two into the church so far: Rev. Carrington preached some excellent sermons at the close of the meeting. Deacon Oliver still remains poorly. Mr. H. Wright also is reported quite ill at this writing. Mrs. John Childs is still on the sick list. Rev. M. Carrington was out calling on the members this week. Bro. N. Jeter was indisposed for a few days. Mrs. Wm. Ousley visited friends in Burlington, Iowa. Mildred Mayfield entertained at dinner Tuesday, January 25th, Mrs. B. Baker and Mrs. S. Williams. Mrs. H. Thompkins is able to be out again. Mrs. E. F. Brown was over to attend the tabernacle meeting Tuesday, January 25. (This Week's News.) Sunday was a beautiful day and services were well attended, and Rev. Carrington preached two soul-stirring sermons. The young people met at the church at 6 o'clock Sunday evening by the request of the pastor and organized a B. Y. P. U. Bro. Philip Jeter was elected president; Bro. Harold Brown, vice president; Sister K. Sanderes, secretary. Rev. M. Carrington is suffering with a severe cold. The social given by the Church Aid club Saturday night was quite a success. Miss Kizzie Sanders and Mr. Harold Brown were calling on Miss Desie Johnson on Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Joe Brock was calling on Miss Cornelia Smith on Sunday afternoon. But there may be wedding bells ringing soon. Those reported on the sick list are as follows: Lloyd Nash, little Mary Louise Riddings and little Neil Jackson. Deacon Wm. Oliver was able to be out again to services. Mrs. H. Palmer has returned home, after visiting her mother in Leavenworth, Kans. Mrs. Wm. Cobbs, Mrs. Wm. Noah, Mrs. John Martin and Mrs. A. L. Crittender and Mrs. J. Nash spent Sunday afternoon in Mystic, calling on Mrs. E. F. Brown, Mrs. C. Bessie and Mrs. L. Hughes. SIOUX CITY, IOWA. Mrs. C. E. Stubblefield will depart the last of the week for a visit in Nashville, Tenn. Miss Ora Saunders, who has been ill, is able to be out. Mrs. Culpeper of Council Blues is visiting Rev. and Mrs. E. R. Edwards. Mr. Mansfield Askew, district grand master of grand lodge, No. 30, G. U. O. of O. F., will depart Friday morning for Des Moines to hold his board meeting. Lodge No. 4655, G. U. O. of O. F., had a photograph made of their first district grand master, Mr. Mansfield Askew, to hang in the lodge hall. (Last Week.) Mrs. Dr. R. A. Dobson was called to Chicago on account of the illness of her sister. The supper given by lodge No. 4655 on Thursday evening, January 25th, was a success. Miss Lizzie Lynch died Sunday, January 21st, and was buried Tuesday, January 23rd. Miss Leonora Watkins and Miss Gladys Brown entertained a number at dinner Sunday, January 21st. GALESBURG, ILL. Sunday, January 28th, was quarterly meeting at Allen Chapel. Presiding Elder M. J. McCracken was present all day. Collections were good and also congregation. There were three services. Rev. E. Thompson of Mouth preached sacramental services at 3 o'clock; presiding elder at night. The social given at the parsonage by the Garrison club was well attended and was a success financially and socially. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Alleon passed away Thursday, January 25, at 5:30 p. m. Funeral services were held Friday, January 26. Interment was in Linwood cemetery. The Thimble Circle was entertained at the home of Mrs. Botts on Friday, February 2. The Autumn Leaf club was entertained at the home of Mrs. M. Jack- DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1917. offerings. and tele- read by were W. R. L. Crews, treat T. P. Chinn, and J. light with candidates fine fine with son on Thursday, February 1. Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Drury left for Detroit, Mich., on Tuesday for an indefinite stay. The P. S. club was entertained at the home of Miss D. Smalley on Wednesday, January 31. Mrs. K. Rhodes is seriously ill with pneumonia. H. Allcon is not much improved at this writing. Mrs. C. Anderson returned Saturday morning from Centerville, where she was called by the serious illness of her brother, J. M. Watts, of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. He is reported out of danger. Rev. J. H. Garrison reported that he had called on thirty people that were on the sick list. Payne entertained about twelve ladies with a whist party, complimentary to Miss Hallie Doolin of Missouri. Mrs. John Wallace and new daughter were able to return home from Monmouth hospital. The little lady will be called Marguerite Jane. Vergil Diggs, the 13 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Diggs, passed away at her home, after a long illness, which recently developed into pneumonia. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the Calvary Baptist church. Rev. H. L. Forte, pastor, was in charge, assisted by Rev. Eugene Thompson. Music was furnished by a quartet composed of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Skinner, Mrs. Adda Ford and Mr. Joseph Thomas. Remains were laid to rest at the Glen- n of She her in an had cult Lew May Lew Lew low year tion ber and her Will C. of Pue way M.T. PLEASANT NOTES: The Misses Nora and Grace Harris, who were called here by the sudden death of their mother, have returned to their schools in Atlantic City, N. J., and Buxton. Mr. Eugene Holt, who was called here by the death of his mother-in-law, Mrs. G. M. Harris, has returned to his home in Joliet, Ill. Mrs. Hattie Hedge has returned to her home in Chicago, after visiting several weeks with her mother, Mrs. Adkins. Mrs. John Greenup and Mrs. Sherman Keith are sick with la gripe. Mrs. Mary Colston passed away at her home on North Lincoln street. She has been failing in health for some time, but had been confined to her bed only a few days. To mourn her loss she leaves three sons and one daughter. The Mothers' club will meet Wednesday with Mrs. G. W. Jackson. Mrs. Minnie Wallace, who was called here by the death of her sister, Miss Jeanette McCain, has returned to her home in Monmouth. ANOKA. MINN. (Special to Dysartner) Mr. R. L. Martin of Creston, Iowa, is visiting his old home in St. Charles, Mo. On his way back he will visit his brother, Scott Martin, in Kansas City and later will visit his daughter, Mrs. D. Waters, of Anoka, Minn. Helen Waters was elected chairman of the basketball committee, with a majority of 96 over 19. The young folks of Anoka gave a jolly sleigh ride party Saturday night. After the ride they had a hot lunch at the D. H. and D. villa and spent the evening in music and dancing. Mr. F. Slaughter and Walter Willis of St. Paul attended the sleigh ride Saturday. Mr. Leland Early spent last Sunday in St. Paul visiting his sister, Mrs. Sybil Bell. MONMOUTH, ILL. (This Week's News.) Mrs. Green Peoples of Frankfort, Mo., is visiting here with her daughter, Mrs. Toney. Miss Nadine Doolin was hostess of a party Friday evening, given at the home of Mrs. Charles Birdett. The Agnes Moody club met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Eliza Cole. Mr. Henry Grant is able to be about again, after an attack of la gripe. The known persons who are on the sick list are Mrs. Lillian Abel, Mr. Jim Johnson, Mr. Zack Price, Mr. Richard Wallace, Mr. John Forte, Mrs. Reuben Wallace and Mrs. Criege. Mrs. Everett Murphy and daughter were visitors in Galesburg. Mrs. Bessie Peterson of Council Bluffs, Iowa, was called here on account of the serious illness of her father, Mr. Richard Wallace. A social was held Tuesday evening at the Calvary Baptist church. The attendance was good and an enjoyable time spent. Notes from St. James A. M. E. On Sabbath day will be held the second quarterly meeting. Presiding Elder McCracken will be in charge. Rev. Garrison of Galesburg will deliver the afternoon sermon. Those who attended the services at Galesburg last Sabbath were Rev. and Mrs. Eugene Thompson, Mrs. Winnie Payne and Mr. Mose Brown. The Presiding Elder club gave a spelling bee Tuesday evening at the church. Mrs. Nancy Cooper is president of the club. The Missouri club will give a tacky party on February 8th. A prize will be given to the one who comes looking the most tacky. The Allen Christian Endeavor League will have a bottle and clothespin contest on February 15th. All of the men are to bring a bottle and the ladies a clothespin. Everyone come and see what the fun is. (Last Week.) The Willing Worker club met Tuesday evening with Mrs. George Farmer. Miss Reta Weathers has recovered from a bad sprain of the arm as the result of a fall, and was able to attend school this week. Mrs. Charles Mitchell and Mrs. Ed Payne entertained about twelve ladies with a whist party, complimentary to Miss Hallie Doolin of Missouri. Mrs. John Wallace and new daughter were able to return home from Monmouth hospital. The little lady will be called Marguerite Jane. Vergil Diggs, the 13 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Diggs, passed away at her home, after a long illness, which recently developed into pneumonia. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the Calvary Baptist church. Rev. H. L. Forte, pastor, was in charge, assisted by Rev. Eugene Thompson. Music was furnished by a quartet composed of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Skinner, Mrs. Adda Ford and Mr. Joseph Thomas. Remains were laid to rest at the Glendale cemetery. CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA. The Art and Literature club met at the home of Mrs. Mary Horne on Monday afternoon. Next meeting with Mrs. Lulu Horne. Mrs. Laura Aikens is ill at this writing. The Missionary society will meet with Mrs. Cora Mack on Monday, February 5th. Mr. Jordon is seriously ill at this time. Richard Warren, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Warren, is sick again. Mr. and Mrs. French Perkins are at home to their friends on South Thrd street. The Trustees' Aid are preparing for a play, "Old Maids' Convention," February 14th. Mrs. Bernice Boston of Mt. Pleasant has joined her husband, who has been working here for some time. Miss Bessie Glass is visiting friends in Buxton. Mr. Harry Lavell was in Waterloo last week on business. Miss Fern Martin has returned from Rock Island. Bethel Brotherhood met at the home of Mr. Alfred Horne on Sunday afternoon. After business session a dainty luncheon was served. BUXTON, IOWA. Little Eddie Young, the son of Mr. Gus and Norma Young, died Sunday night. Funeral was the following Tuesday, January 30th. His father, Mr. Gus Young, died three weeks previous of the baby's death. Mrs. Violet Mardis entertained the Progressive club last Wednesday at their regular meeting. All the members were present and after the business part of the meeting was over a dainty three-course luncheon was served. All report a good time. Adjourned to meet at the home of Mrs. French Brown. Mrs. Daisy Jones, president. Rev. Roman and wife have returned from Hiawatha, Kans., where he conducted a ten days' meeting, with eleven candidates and eighteen at the altar. Rev. Roman also recently closed a two weeks' meeting in Lincoln, Neb., previous to the one in Hiawatha, with nineteen candidates. Dr. Carter accompanied Mrs. Doc Prentice to the Iowa City hospital, where she will have an operation performed. We hope her much success. DAVENPORT ITEMS Mrs. Kate Hart, for the past forty years a resident of this city, passed away Saturday morning at her home, 2234 Grand avenue, after an illness of about four years' duration. She leaves six children to mourn her loss. The funeral was held at the Third Baptist church Tuesday afternoon, Rev. F. K. Nicholson, the pastor, officiating. Mrs. John Carter of Legrange, Mo., is visiting relatives and friends in the city. Cards have been received here announcing the marriage of Mrs. Rachel Baker and Mr. Burl Turner of Fairfield, Iowa. Mrs. Baker-Turner has many friends here, as she is a former resident of this city. Mr. Levi Cunningham is slowly recovering from a serious attack of pneumonia. Messrs. Roger Allen and Raymond Dabner of Fairfield are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Smith. The home department of the T. L. O. club will present a play and have a fancy work sale at Bethel A. M. E. church Thursday evening, February 8th. Your presence is solicited. Rev. C. R. Waters is in Galesburg, Ill., called there by the presiding eld, er, Rev. N. J. McCracken. Henry Walker made a business Council last week. ness trip to Council Bluffs last week. Mr. Kelly Stokes of Kirksville, Mo., visited a few days last week with the J. Frank Brown family. The Pew Rally at Bethel A. M. E. church last Sunday was a splendid success. Mrs. C. R. Waters was the most successful of the eight captains. She collected something over $15 in her pews. MRS. LEWIS DEAD. Our city was made to feel sorry by the sad news of the death of Mr. Laura J. Lewis, one of the pioneer women of our city, the wife of the late Hirsch H. Lewis, who has lived State Capitol Blug Historical Room NDEI 17. in our city for more than forty years. She died January 25th at the home of her sister, Mrs. C. A Cleggett, after an illness of about two weeks. She had been employed at the Iowa Agricultural college at Ames, Iowa. Mrs. Lewis was born near Adrian, Mich. May 1, 1858, an married to Mr. H. H. Lewis on April 23, 1879, at DeWitt, Iowa. She became a Christian many years ago and lived a true, conscientious Christian life as an active member of Union Congregational church, and she was beloved by all who knew her. She leaves one brother, W. J. Williams; four sisters, namely, Mrs. C. A. Cleggett, Mrs. J. T. Blagburn, of this city, Mrs. D. A. Bassfield of Pueblo, Colo., and Mrs. F. E. Greenway of Muscatine, and a large number of other relatives and friends to mourn her loss. The funeral services were held from the house, conducted by Rev. M. W. Alexander, her pastor, assisted by Rev. H. McCraven. Numerous flowers covered the beautiful casket. The remains were laid to rest in Woodland cemetery. ALBIA NEWS. The Young Girls club met at the Social Center Sunday afternoon, and officers were elected to fill vacancies as follows: Assistant Secretary, Miss Viola Allen; Critic, Miss Edith Harris; Recorder, Miss Ila Lewis. Rev. and Mrs. J W. Dowden were visitors at the club. Rev. Dowden addressed the girls The Emancipation Proclamation of Abraham Lincoln was read and discussed. Next Sunday's discussion "How to Uplift the Young People of a Community." Quite a little sickness in Albia the past few weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Roper went over to Oskaloosa on last Thursday to attend the Oskaloosa Alumni banquet of the class Mr. Roper graduated with in that city. Mr. Roper is one of the employees of Hocking No. 3, as an engineer. Quite a number of strangers in town the past week. Birth of a Nation played three days in Albia this week at King's theater. For a Bilious Attack. When you have a severe headache, accompanied by a coated tongue, loathing of food, constipation, torpid liver, vomiting of partly digested food and then bile, you may know that you have a severe bilious attack. While you may be quite sick there is much consolation in knowing that relief may be had by taking three of Chamberlain's Tablets. They are prompt and effectual. Obtainable everywhere. OTTUMWA NEWS. Rev. R. H. Cato vis ted Rev S. B, Moore in Keokuk one day last week. Mrs. Luella Spicer, who visited the Ottumwa hospital a short time ago for treatment, returned with her mother to her home in Oskalocsa. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Johnson are the proud parents of a baby. Mrs. Florence Dell of Chicago stopped for a short time on her return from Fairfield, where she attended the funeral of William Hutchinson. Mr. Herbert Hutchinson has gone to Chicago to visit his mother. Mr. Lee Anderson has gone to Minneapolis, Minn. Born to Mr. and Mrs. George Robinsonson. Both are doing well Mrs. Allie Gilbert is seriously ill at her home on the South Side. Quite a number of the Mite Missionary Society to use A. M. E. church held a special time at her home last Thursday. Those reported on the sick list last week are Mrs. Geo. McGill, Mrs. Lee Robinton, Mr. and Mrs. John Rose, Mrs. Carrie Smith and Mr. J. H. Weeks. Invitations are out for a reception to be given in honor of Rev W. Carr at the 2nd Baptist church Thursday evening. Fab. lat. Mr. Wm Beverly and Curtis Williams left Wednesday morning for Chicago. Rev. R. H. Cato of the A. M. E. peached two excellent sermons Sunday to a large congregation. Mrs. Pertum has gone to Chicago to visit friends. Born to Mr. and Mrs. John Shelby of Chicago a daughter. Mrs. Shelby will be remembered as Miss Hertha Gunn. The Sunshine Band gave a splendid program and surper Monday evening, which was quite a success. The Stewardess board of the A. M. E. church met at the home of Mrs. Weeks Monday afternoon and held their election of officers--Mrs. Minnie Bibb, President; Mrs. M. A. Weeks, Vice President; Mrs. M. Clark, Secretary; Mrs. A. Campbell, Treasurer, The third Sunday of each month will be Stewardess rally day. Tickets are out for a Chicken Pie Supper to be given at the A. M, church Price Five Cents February 28, under the auspices of the Presiding Elder's Aid Society. Any one having items of interest tb Bystander readers will please phone 644 R Mr. Walker Foster is ill at the home of his son, Nelson Foster. WASHINGTON, IOWA, NOTES Samuel Hall, Jr., is a visitor in Mason City at the home of the Messrs. Spencer, and was in attendance at the 5th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Spencer on last Monday night. Mrs. Morgan and Mrs. Barnett of Ottumwa are visiting at the Rev. Morgan home. Two men were killed by a Rock Island train on last Thursday evening and were found by George Burkley, who sought assistance and removed the bodies to a place of safety until their friends were notified. Chas. McKain was in Mt. Pleasant last week in attendance at the funeral of a sister. Mrs. Geo. Burkley, who was taken suddenly ill recently, is much improved at this writing and on the road to recovery. Rev. Greer, pastor of the Reformed Presbyterian church, preached a powerful sermon at the A. M. E. church on last Sunday evening in honor of Rev. Morgan's 69th birthday anniversary. The choir rendered special music for the occasion also. Grandma Tiffin was not so well the forepart of the week, and for a time her condition was considered very serious. She is not out of danger yet. Mrs. N. L. Black and Walter Williams were in Des Moines last week in attendance at the funeral of Mrs. H. H. Lewis, she being a sister-in-law of Mrs. B. On their way home they made a short visit at the Chas. Washington home in Albia. The infant of Mr. and Mrs. C. Ballew is some better at this writing, and all hope for a continuance of the better condition. The W. S. C. had a very pleasant evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Turner on last Thursday evening. The friends here of Miss Mae Watkins are sorry to hear that she is thinking of leaving Washington in the near future to make her home else where. At the close of the service last Sunday evening Mrs. Henry Campbell united with the church. A very beneficial prayer meeting was that on last Wednesday evening led by Mrs. Emma Black and Miss Nora Motts. Surely the spirit was abroad in our midst. Wednesday being Miss Luba Gwinn's —th birthday, a nice little surprise party was instituted by the young folks, and quite a nice time was had till a late hour. Miss Luba sure knew the "mob. had been there. Joe Daniels is assisting at the Miller undertaking parlors. Bronx Wellington Park a rare and curious messotint portrait of George Washington in his 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, 1891, by J. Hinton Lindon. It is a small folio and is colored by hand. It looks as much like George III, as it Joes the Father of His Country. Baker, who wrote the "Engraved Portraits of Washington," says that only one impression of this messotint he come under the notice of the writer. It was in neither the Clarkson nor the Carson sale of Washington portraits. Insist on Yellow Flower. 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 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 per cent. of the large flour mills of the country were using this bleaching process, the decision is far-reaching."—National Food magazine "When you feels any comin along," said the friend, and asked, "you mus' say: 'Get thee behin' me, Satan." "De's what I done said," answered Mr. Erastus Pinkley, "an' den magnes i hyubs Satan answer me back: De's all right. We's both gwine de same way, notow, an' it don' makes so diffuce to me which leads to submission." long 17/14 JOHN L. 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We have no business except for mercenary purposes. NEW STUDENTS IN HIGH SCHOOL Below we give a partial list of the colored children that passed recently from the public schools to our various high schools. Misses Sarah James, Retha and Gladys Mitchell at North High. In West High, Miss Mary White, Homer and Lawrence Reese. For That Terrible Itching. Eczema, tetter and salt rheum keep their victims in perpetual torment. The application of Chamberlain's Salve will instantly allay this itching, and many cases have been cured by its use. For sale by all dealers. BOOK COLLECTORS' EXCHANGE ORGANIZED AT WASHINGTON Movement Started to Centralize All Literature Written by Colored People. So widespread is the interest in Negro books written by members of the Negro race that many persons all over the country are now emulating the example set them by other collectors of rare books and pamphlets. They are adding to their collections whenever possible any books or pamphlets by Negro authors, of which there is no inconsiderable number prior to and after the war of rebellion. Many of these books have considerable historical and literary value and are well written productions, dealing with the various phases of the race problem as it was when their authors wrote about or against it. During the sessions of the American Negro academy at Washington recently a number of gentlemen met at dinner at the residence of Professor J. W. Cromwell, 1439 Swan street, and organized the American Negro Book Collectors' Exchange, one of the objects of which is to get in touch with Negro book collectors throughout this country, Africa, the West Indies, South America and Europe for the exchange of duplicate copies of any rare book or pamphlet by a Negro author and to compile as complete a list of titles and authors as possible. After considerable discussion of the matter John E. Bruce of New York moved to proceed with organizing the Negro Book Collectors' Exchange. The motion was duly seconded, with the result that Henry P. Slaughter of Washington, who owns one of the largest and finest collections of rare books by and about the Negro race in the District of Columbia, was unanimously elected president; Professor John W. Cromwell, District of Columbia, vice president; A. A. Schomburg of Brooklyn secretary-treasurer. Rev. Charles Douglas Martin of New York city, who has about 2,000 volumes, was elected librarian. Daniel Murray, Esq., assistant librarian of congress, was elected registrar, and John E. Bruce of New York city public agency. Book collectors among the white people all over the country are buying these old books written by Negro authors, no matter how insignificant they are in size and matter. Some day they will be valuable helps in the writing of the history of the Negro in America. Individual citizens having old books and pamphlets by race authors will perform a patriotic duty by sending the names of the authors, titles of their works, year of publication and names of publishers to the secretary of the exchange, 364 Van Buren street, Brooklyn, N. Y. Daniel Murray of the Library of Congress is now classifying and rebinding all books now in his section of the library which have been written by Negroes, as well as all pamphlets on any subjects. No better disposition of these old books stored in closets and garrets when not on the library shelves of colored citizens could be made than by sending them either to the exchange or to the Library of Congress, where they will be preserved for all time. It will be an interesting sight to see the private collections of our Negro book collectors at the next great exposition held in this country. It would be a revelation to friends and enemies alike. The Sehomburg collection in Brooklyn for the Negro Society For Historical Research is one of the most valuable in this country. MEETING FOR ADJUSTMENT. National Urban League to Hold Conference on Migration. On Friday, Jan. 26, a conference on Negro migration will be held at the Russell Sage Foundation building, Twenty-second street and Lexington avenue, under the auspices of the National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes. This conference is to be national in character and will consist of two sessions, one in the afternoon and one in the evening. The conferences will be representatives of national organizations throughout the country, including churches, welfare movements and schools. The subjects for discussion will be: "Causes and Consequences of the Migration." "Present Conditions of Those Migrating." "What Is to Be Done to Aid In the Negro's Adjustment to His New Environment?" The purpose of the conference is to bring before the leaders of the various communities to which the Negroes are migrating the importance of aiding them to adjust themselves to their new environment, so that when the war ceases and immigration increases the Negroes may be well intrenched in their positions and may be worthy citizens of their adopted homes. Some of those who are expected to be present and contribute to the success of the meeting are: Dr. R. R. Moton, Professor John Hope, president of Morehouse college; J. E. Moreland, national secretary; Y. M. C. A.; John Mitchell of the state labor commission; Mrs. Mary Talbert, president of the National Federation of Women's Clubs; Dr. George E. Haynes of the National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes and Mrs. S. W. Layten, secretary of the Philadelphia Association For the Protection of Colored Women. L. Hollingsworth Wood, president of the National Urban league, will preside. The sessions will be open to the public, and all persons who are interested in this question are invited to attend. THE BYSTANDER DEATH OF LEWIS H. BERRY. Well Known Churchman and Government Employee Was Notable Figure. In the death of Lewis H. Berry, which occurred in Brooklyn in January, the race in that section of the north has lost one of its most stalwart members. Mr. Berry was a native of Clark county, Va. He was a member of a family noted for its ambition and thrift. The deceased was born a slave, but when freedom came be made good use of his opportunities to better his condition. Not long after striking out for himself Mr. Berry obtained employment in the government service and was assigned to the department of the east. United States army, as general messenger in the chief quartermaster's office for a number of years at Charleston, S.C.; Louisville, Ky.; San Francisco, Philadelphia and on Governors Island, New York, where he was serving at the time of his death. At this latter place he had been stationed for the past twenty-five years. His serv- M. ice in the employ of the government extended over a period of forty-five years. By thrift and economy Mr. Berry was able to provide comfortably for himself and family. He owned property in Philadelphia and Brooklyn. He was a man of steady habits, sterling character and great fidelity. As a member of the Concord Baptist Church of Christ in Brooklyn for forty years he rendered faithful and efficient service. He was chairman of the board of trustees for a quarter of a century and was a member and an official of the Concord Mutual Relief society of the above named church. He was a liberal contributor to the church and each of its twenty or more auxiliary societies. Mr. Berry was one of the founders of the Society of the Sons of Virginia in Brooklyn, which he served for many years as chairman of the board of directors. He was also a member of the Southern Beneficial league in New York city and a member of the Grand United Order of Moses in Brooklyn. Members of each organization to which he belonged paid glowing tributes of love and affection to his memory at the funeral services, which were held at the Concord Baptist church. The funeral sermon was preached by the Rev. Dr. William M. Moss, pastor of the Concord church, and N. B. Dodson delivered a brief eulogy, representing the Society of the Sons of Virginia. Mr. Berry's wife died in August, 1916, shortly after which he became ill and never fully regained his health. He was greatly beloved by his church and the societies in which he held membership. He is survived by a devoted daughter, Mrs. Charlotte A. Bell; a grandson, a foster son and a host of friends in many parts of the north and south. THE EQUAL RIGHTS LEAGUE. Militant Race Organization and its Branches to Honor Douglass' Memory. The National Equal Rights league is urging the race everywhere to hold Douglass centennial exercises with local Equal Rights leagues or committees. The Boston meeting will be held in Faneuil hall. It urges the race to push this matter and has issued the following appeal to the race and its friends: Hillburn, N. Y., Jan. 1, 1917. To All Colored Citizens and Believers in Justice: The National Equal Rights league, which at its ninth annual meeting held in Washington in October advocated reduction of southern representation, believes the re-election of President Woodrow Wilson to be illegal and unconstitutional, because the forty, or thereabouts, electoral votes of southern states based on disfairness are men what re-elected him. They are in direct violation of the second clause of the fourteenth article of the federal constitution. The white people of the north are the ones especially defrauded by this unlawful count, and their leaders are calling this fact to their attention. It is well to let them realize this result of color disfranchisement. A contest is being urged, especially by Hon. W. E. Chandler and Hon. A. E. Pillarsbey. The colored citizens have an opportunity to help on this movement, however, by writing to United States senators and representatives before Feb. 1. BYRON GUNNER, President. Pennsylvania Masons to Erect Temple. The Masonic fraternity of Pennsylvania has decided to erect a new Masonic temple in Philadelphia. A committee to work out the details for the proposed building, headed by G. Grant Williams, has been appointed by Grand Master John C. Morton. THE LATE LEWIS H. BERRY. A. Woman's Crowning Glory is Her Hair Why not grow your hair by using Mme. M. Beard Hair Grower It removes dandruff, stops itching of the scalp and makes it grow long, soft and beautiful. Price 50c a box. Send stamp for pamphlet. 519 Se 16th St. St. Joseph, Mc. PLEA FOR SELF-RE Charles G. 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We carry everything in the latest fashionable hair goods at the lowest prices. We make switches, puffs, transformation curls, coronet braids, and combions made to order, matching all shades a specially. Send samples of hair with all orders. 2416 Blondo St., Omaha, Neb. Phone, Webster 880 This is ground hog day—good bye for weeks Today is the coldest day this winter, below zero. Mrs. Richard Johnson is sick at her evidence, 1200 Park street Mr. Thornton Adams is, somewhat disposed this week with la gripe. Mrs. J. E. Ousley who has been sick for the last three weeks is not improv- ing very fast. Mr. T. R Lane of Clarinda was in the city Friday and Saturday in the interest of the Masonic lodge. There will be no preaching services at Union Congregational church Sun. also, but there will be Sunday School at 12 o'clock. The first annual sermon of St. Mary's Christian home society No. 1 was preached by Rev. Williams at the Corinthian Baptist church Jan. 28. The Des Moines Wcman Suffrage club will meet at the home of Mrs. Harvey Brown Monday evening, Feb. 6th. All members are requested to be present. The Royal Eight will meet Tuesday evening at the home of Chas. Winn for the consideration of important business and final plans for the social evening in the near future. The B. Y. W. Y. K. Art club met at the home of Mrs. C. B. Woods on 11th. After the business was contracted a dainty lunch was served. They adjourned to meet at the home of Mrs. Geo. Wells. The supper and literary program given Monday evening by Union Congregational church, complimentary to Rev. and Mrs. Alexander was a success and those present enjoyed the musical program immensely. The Kloster Crochet and Embroidery club met Wednesday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. H. Henderson. The afternoon was spent in crocheting. A two course luncheon was served by the hostess, after which club adjourned to meet at residence of Mrs. L. Knox, Mrs. G. Reeves hostess, Wednesday Feb. 8th. The Progressive Art club met last Thursday evening at Mrs. John Miller, 1311 Buchanan. After the routine of business lunch was served by the hostess. The club meets next Thursday evening with Fletcher Clater on 19th. The Callanan club will meet Wednesday, Feb. 7th with Mrs. Amos Adams, 2703 Chester avenue, and all members are requested to be present prompt at 2:30 p. m., owing to the installation of officers. As a correction in last week's issue, Mrs. A. M. Rivers was elected chaplain and Mrs. A. Adams chairman of entertainment committee. The Mary Church Terrell club was entertained by Mrs. Collen Jones at her home on Cornell street, Highland Park. The lesson was in charge of Mrs. Lulu McCree. Miss Edna Alexander was a club guest. A delicious luncheon was served. The club will meet next Monday evening with Mrs. Pearl Thompson. The February meeting of the Executive committee of the Des Moines Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will be held at the residence of the chairman, 1058 5th street, Monday evening, Feb. 5th, at which time arrangements are to be completed for the fitting observance of the Centennial Anniversary of the birth of Hon. Frederick Douglass, the first leader of the race to advance the principles for which the association stands. All officers and directors are urged to attend. By order, S Joe Brown, Chairman. 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. Mrs. Martha Bass, who has been so very sick, is improving now. Mr. Wm. Jones is improving slowly at this writing. The Corinthian Aid society will meet with Mrs. J. C. Bothic, 1766 E. Maple street, Friday. Mrs. Nate Black of Washington, Iowa, and her son, Walter Williams, were in our city Saturday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Lewis. The Marechal Niel club held an interesting meeting at Mrs. Harper's, 1522 N. Fifteenth street. After a luncheon was served they adjourned to meet with Mrs. Edward Hicks, 2802 Sixth avenue, next Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Alexander, former pastor of Union Congregational church, left Tuesday night for their future home in La Porte, Ind., accompanied by Mrs. Sampson, Mrs. Alexander's mother. A large crowd was at the depot to bid them farewell. The Intellectual Improvement club met at Mrs. F. P. Johnson's home, with Mrs. Chas. Cousins as hostess. Program consisted of musical numbers and an address on Young Woman's Outline. It was especially a fine program. The grand opening of the Palace Cafe at 1012 Center street, under new management, will be Sunday, February 11th, under the supervision of Mr. Gus McSwane, who will take charge of the restaurant Monday. Mrs. Arthur Jones left this week for Chicago to make her future home. Her little daughter, Alma, went with her. She will marry a man this week by the name of Mr. Campbell, who is employed by the railway company. Mr. J. R. Erickson, who owned the Palace Sweet Cafe, has sold the cafe to Mr. Gus McSwane of Oklahoma. The new party will take charge Monday, February 5th. The new party is a stranger to us, but he comes well recommended. Mr. McSwane's brother is in partnership with him. Their families have come and we welcome them to our city. Mrs. E. W. Rockwood, wife of the distinguished professor of the State University at Iowa City, whose house has been the home of Miss Letta Cary, Miss Mildred Griffin and numerous other Negro girls while students in the university, stopped over in the city and made a pleasant call upon Mrs. Griffin and Mrs. S. Joe Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. Knox of Des Moines spent a few days with Mrs. Wilson's mother, Mrs. Harriet Dade of Keokuk. While in the city they were also the guests of Mr. Wilson's siser, Mrs. W. O. Flerher of 23 North 4th street. Mr. and Mrs. Will Dixon entertained at a three course dinner Sunday for them. The board of directors for the Home for Women and Girls held their quarterly meeting Friday, January 26th, at the home of Mrs. J. B. Rush. Reports show that the work is progressing nicely. They have launched in a campaign for $600 for the 1st of May. St. Mary's Christian Home society No.1 met at the residence of Mrs. Rosa Rhodes on Ridge street in a regular businesssession Jan. 19th, the president presiding. Mrs. M. Scott; prayer was offered by the chaplin, Mrs. Mariah Johnson. After the business session they adjourned to meet Feb. 2nd, at the residence of Mrs. Charles Winslow, 1050 4th street Place. Mrs. Catherine M. Gater, Miss Agnes Dues and Miss Arzelia White hostess. The Triple H club met at the home of Mrs M. M. Lowry and a very interesting program was rendered, the theme of which was "New Thought" magazine. The next meeting Feb. 7th at the home of Mrs J. H. McDowell. Mrs. McGruder will review the life of Admonia Lewis, Negro sculptress, Mrs Avery the life of Booker T. Washington, Miss Bernice McDowell was unanimously elected a member of the club. A BIRTHDAY PARTY. Master J. Nelson Thompson gave a birthday party last Saturday at his home, 1306 West Twentieth street, as it was his 9th birthday, and Nelson had just nine persons. A nice time and refreshments, along with games and music, made the afternoon happy for Nelson. Subscribe for The Bystander. VISIT THE Palace Sweet Cafe UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Everything First Class Special Sunday Dinners 25c and 35c. THE BYSTANDER NOTICE TO CLUB WOMEN. To the presidents and members of all women's clubs in Iowa: As a member of the general committee of the National Association of Colored Women in charge of the $15,000 campaign for funds with which to save and perpetuate as a memorial the homestead of the late Frederick Douglass, pursuant to the instructions of our national president, Mrs. Mary B. Talbert, I am calling upon each and every women's organization in Iowa to observe with a fitting program the centennial anniversary of this, our first great leader, some time during the second week in February; to either charge an admission fee or lift a free will offering and forward to me the proceeds some time before the close of the month. Member Douglass Memorial Com- 1058. Fifth St., Des Moines, Iowa. ST PAUL'S CHURCH NOTES Large congregations worshiped at the morning and evening services last Sunday. Quarterly meeting Feb. 11 h, P. E. Fe.ribee in charge. St. Paul's Aid Society will serve lunch in the dining room. Allen Day Feb, 18th; at 8'p m. C. E. mass meeting. A prominent C. E. orater from Kansas City is expected. E. N. Warren, Chairman. Sermon and Allen Day program at 7:45 p. m. At 1:30 p. m. the Sunday School will render a program in honor of Frederick Douglass' memory. A contribution will be taken for the Douglass home Anicosta Washington, D. C. The C. E. Executive Board was well attended on last Friday, eight committee chairmen were present with written reports. The league is growing in interest and attendance. Quite a number of young people are joining St. Paul, they are welcomed to the league. The Mite Missionary society will meet with Mrs. Adam Dixon, 1056 Enos avenue, Tuesday Feb. 6th. Watch for the "New Church" Rally. Bishop I N. Ross who visited Des Moines last year, is enroute to Free Town, Sierre Leone West Africa to hold his first annual conference. 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How would you like — for someone to f] think of you as a you think of a ae them; how would bg you act if things were going with Fe ea a with your neigh- y bor? oa aa It is a fine habit to put os yourself in the other fellow’s plac once in a while and imagine how you would feel under the same circum: stances. The other fellow is just as human as you are, has us many trials rerhaps more, tries to get along as best he can and wants to be happy. You may think some people choose poor means to reach their ends, but they are just as you are in some other particular. We cannot have the same experiences , and emotions, conse- quently our actions differ. If we were reared under identical circumstances, had the same temperament and met the same conditions under exactly the same circumstances, then we would act the same and the person who de- viated from the standard would be gustly censured if they did not come ‘out of the conflict unscathed. But do you use thy golden rule? Perhaps yoa will not steal, but will zou cheat the street cer conductor if he does not see you Will you drop a slug in the meter and think it is « smart trick; will you advertise a found article? Perhaps you will not lie; but will you evade the truth? Will you pass a choice morsel of gos sip along ,hoping it will reach a vul- nerable spot? Or perhaps you do not drink. Will you make it easy for peo- ple to get a little dope; or pass a man (who is a human being nevertheless) who fell down in the snow because he was drunk? It may be that you would not shed human blood, but will you be more cruel than a murderer by killing character by insinuation or inunindo; or do you always smile with your eyes when a child or innocent person looks at you in either kindness or distress? It is likely that you honor your parents. But do you treat those who have only the past to look upon with courtesy and humility, won- dering what spiritual fire they have been tried by and why their hands are 30 knotty or their eyes so dim be- cause of repressed tears? Most like- ly you are chaste and virtuous; but cam your soul stand naked before the world and God and you not shrink; have the “wicked” been more foolishly courageous than you, or are you “lucky?” te There is a difference between being peculiar, temperamental, or having individuality or whatever you call it, and being worthy. If you are really worthy and belong to the world’s elect, there may be some excuse for your being utterly and absolutely ex- act—that is if you are uncharitable. Only the most good and those without charity can afford to be disgusted with any of the Master's children. If you are. — sure that you are perfect and can afford to say anything about anybody, at any time because of your superior virtues, be thankful, fall up- on your knees, ask God as one of His most favored children to take you quickly, for even angels have fallen. | COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA. | The Silver Leaf club met Tuesday night at the church. Ice cream was served and a nice program rendered by the members. The Mission Circle met Friday at the home of Mrs. Jacob Fountain, 112 South Thirteenth street. Lunch was served. ‘The Pastor's Aid club met Friday night. A large number were present. Mrs. Henry Walker has returned to her home in Davenport, Iowa, after a visit in the city as the guest of Miss A. Louis. Miss Goldie Nealy is visiting her mother, Mrs. Ellen Rose. Mrs. Clara Johnson left Friday for her home in Kansas City, Mo. She was called to the city on account of the illness of her daughter, Mrs. Wm. 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Sy b [3 Kone) - * he 1 7s ing between you, on the grounds of infidelity inconsistent with his mar- riage vows, ard cruel and inhuman treatment by being abusive, and fail- ing to support plaintiff. For further information see petition on file in the office of the clerk of the district court of the state of Iowa, in and for Polk county. ‘And unless you appear thereto and defend before noon of the second day of the next term, being the March term of said court, which will com- mence at Des Moines on the 5th day of March, 1917, default will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon. Dated this 24th day of January, 1917. J. B. Rush, Attorney for Plaintiff. ORIGINAL NOTICE. In the district court of the state of Towa, in and for Polk county, Marck term, A. D. 1917. Recolia F. Jackson, plaintiff, vs. Jesse Jackson, defendant. To Jesse Jackson: You are hereby notified that on ot before the 26th day of Jarfuary, A. D. 1917, the petition of the plaintiff in the above entitled cause ‘will be filed in the office of the clerk of the district court of tHe state of Iowa, in and for Polk county, Towa, claiming of you an absolute divorce trom the bond of matrimony now existing between you on the grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment, and failing to support his wife and child. For further information see petition on file in the office of the clerk of the district court of the state of Iowa, in and for Polk county. ‘And unless you appear thereto and defend before noon ofthe second da: of the next term, being the Marc term of said court, which will eo mence at Des Moines on the Sth diy of March, 1917, default will be enterey against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon. Dated this 25th day of Vanuary, 1917. Attorrey for Plaintit . J.B. Rush, ORIGINAL NOTICE. In the district-court of the state of Towa, in and for Polk county, March term, A, D. 1917. { Ida M. Nay, plaintiff, vs. Herald Nay, defendant. To Herald Nay: ‘You are hereby notified that on or before the 26th day of January, A, D, 1917, the petition of the plaintiff in the above entitled cause will be filed in the office of the clerk of the district court of the state of Iowa, in and for Polk county, Iowa, claiming of you an absolute divorce from the bond of matrimony now existing between you, on the ground of willful desertion! without a just cause. For farther information see petition on file in the office of the elerk of the district court of the state of Jowa, in and for Polk county. ‘And unless ypu appear thereto and defend before noon of the second day of the next term, being the March term of said court, which will com- mence at Des Moines on the Bth day of March, 1917, default will be en- tered against you and judgment and decree rendered thergon. Dated this 25th day of January, 1917. J.B. Rush, ‘Attorney for Plaintiff.