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THE BYSTANDER Boost Pay and read The Bystander SIOUX CITY, IOWA. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Jackson of Chicago, Ill., who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Louis Maxey, will depart for home the end of the week. Mr. Frank Baker departed Sunday evening, April 15th, for Excelsior Springs, Mo., Mr. Baker will take two weeks treatment. The Progressive club will give an entertainment Thursday evening, April 19th. The K. P. lodge will hold their annual sermon Sunday May 6th, at Odd Fellows and Masonic hall. OMAHA. NER. Mrs. Katherine Tyler of 413 N. 13th, died April 11th. The body was shipped to Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Harry Lewis is ill at her residence, 2504 lake street, Mr. and Mrs. Paul.Moore will leave shortly for California, where they will make their future home A grand revival is being conducted at Zion Baptist church by Rev. L. K. Williams of Chicago and Mrs. W. Lewas, the grand gospel singer. Souls are being won for Christ. Revival services are being conducted at St. John's A. E. E. church by Rev. and Mrs. J. S. Payne. ALBIA NEWS. Mrs. Hattie Bennings and children have returned home from Des Moines. Mr. Luke Mosely of Hiteman was in Albia Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Joe Robinson was in Albia from Hocking, also Miss Anna Robinson on Sunday at A. M. E. church and was entertained at dinner by Miss Edith Harris. Mr. and Mrs. Carthon and children of Hiteman was in Albia in their new Automobile Sunday and visited at the home of Mr. E. F. Butler and A. M. E. church. Mrs. Brittian Thomas entertained Mrs. G. A Davis and Miss Ada Davis at six o'clock dinner Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Grayson and children of Hocking No. 3, were in Albia over Sunday. The Young Girls' club assisted with the exercises at A. M. E. church on Sunday evening. Nature Cures, The Doctor Takes the Fee There is an old saying that "Nature cures, the doctor takes the fee," but as everyone knows you can help Nature very much and thereby enable it to effect a cure in much less time than is usually required. This is particularly true of colds. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy relieves the lungs, liquifies the tough mucus and aids in its expectoration, allays the cough and aids Nature in restoring the system to a healthy condition. GALESBURG. ILL The Autumn Leaf club was entertained at the home of Mrs. McGruder on Thursday, April 19th. The Imperial orchestra will give a recital at the Second Baptist church Tuesday, April 24th. The Garrison club was entertained at the home of Mrs. S. Anderson on Friday, April 20th. The play given by the Philogun club, entitled "Daughter of the Desert," was a grand success. Also the style show Friday evening. Miss D. Hawkins received first prize for the most up-to-date costume, Mrs. L. Fisher second for the most up-to-date street dress, Mrs. A. Garnet third for the ancient style. The Thimble circle was entertained at the home of Mrs. S. Hazel on Friday, April 20th. Miss T. Brown, T. Trice, Mr. D. Phillips and T. Webster spent Sunday in Monmouth. Mrs. M. Murphy and baby returned home to Monmouth, after spending a week with her parents, Mr and Mrs. A. Hawkins. The Jolly 14 club was entertained at the home of Miss M. King on Friday, April 20th. The colored Churchill school girls will give a drill at Allen chapel on Thursday, April 19th, under the auspices of the night choir. The Easter ball given by the K. C. Blues was a grand success. Visitors came from Monmouth, Rock Island, Macon, Kewanee, Canton and Peoria. Mr. J. Barnes, manager. Miss B. Webb of Monmouth, Ill., spent a few days in the city, the guest of Mrs. D. Henderson. Miss D. Hale is spending a few days in Rock Island. Mrs. Dabner and baby of Fairfield, Iowa, are in the city visiting relatives and friends. Mr. L. Harper, who has been confined to the hospital several weeks, is able to be out again. Mr. S. Harper is very low at this writing. Mr. C. Anderson is confined to his home by a bad case of the la grippe. Funeral services for the late T. Davis were held at the home Friday. April 13th, at 2:30. Funeral services were in charge of Rev. Garrison, pastor of Allen Chapel. Rev. Scott filled his pulpit Sabbath, after attending the funeral of Rev. T. L. Smith of Quincy. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson of Monmouth, Ill., were Galesburg callers Sabbath. The D. D. W. club was entertained at the home of Miss S. Mickens on Tuesday, April 17. Mr. E. Hubard and Mr. Osborn of Monmouth, Ill., were Galesburg callers Sunday, guests of Miss E. Hurley. CHILLICOTHE, MO., NEWS The Garrison school benefit given at the Majestic theater resulted in an amazing success. Another effort of ary kind will easily remove the amount owed on the piano. Both churches observed Easter with appropriate services Sunday afternoon and night. The Household of Ruth gave an entertainment at the Masonic hall on Wednesday night. The Missionary Workers of the Mt. Zion Second Baptist church conducted a bazaar at the church Thursday and Friday nights. Mr. Benjamin Longdon visited acquaintances in Kansas City, Kan., the latter part of the week. Mrs. Florence Taylor of Des Moines, Iowa, visited with her mother, Mrs. E. Rowland, and brother, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Rowland, on Church street the past week. Mr. Fred H. Johnson of Gravity, Iowa, was the guest of Miss Minnie O. Payne through the past week's end. Dr. A. Longdon of Moberly, Mo., was the guest of his mother, Mrs. E. G. Longdon, and brother, Mr. Benj. Longdon, Easter Sunday. Mr. Peter White, Mrs. Elizabeth Botts and Mr. William Botts are among the sick of our town. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Shields have returned from Chicago, where they have been residing for the past few months. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Patterson have moved from Liberia street to West Webster street. Mr. and Mrs. James McCarthy have moved from West Webster street to Conn street. Mr. Spencer Curry and family have returned from Excelsior Springs and Mr. Curry is now being employed in Mr. James Banks barber shop. ST. PAUL BUDGETARIAN. St. Paul is very much alive, but we have been so busy we failed to let you hear from us. Easter Sunday was most beautifully observed at all the churches. St. James A. M. E. did not have standing room left at all their services. The church was beautifully decorated. At 10:30 the choir sang a cantata, "The Resurrection." The pastor, Rev. Henderson, preached an elegant sermon, as he always does. Fourteen persons united with the church. The Sunday school had special program at 1 p. m. At 8 p. m. the Elks held their memorial exercises. The collection for the day was over $134. Pilgrim Baptist church was packed on last Friday evening by those eager to see the great photo play by the Lincoln Moving Picture company (colored) of Los Angeles, Cal., entitled "The Trooper of Troop K," showing the fighting Tenth cavalry at Carrizal, featuring Noble M. Johnson. The en- Man Who Could Not Soundly Says Restore Man Who Could Not Sleep Soundly Says Tanlac Has Restored His Natural Rest "Yes its a fact I'm now sleeping better than I have for months," says Joseph Law, coal miner, who works for the Maple Block Coal Co., and lives at 1833 Logan street, Des Moines. Mr. Law was answering a question as to whether Tanlac, a new tonic composed of roots, barks, herbs and berries had helped him. Continuing he says: "I was in a run down way when I started to take Tanlac. My stomach was out of order. I often had terrible burning sensations as if scalding hot water rushed up into my throat. I got so bad I could scarcely eat anything I lost several pounds in weight. "I was thinking about taking a lay WANTED 1,000 Negro Men and Boys To learn to be expert Automobile Positions waiting. Special co- gentlemen. For full informa AFRO-AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE 1420-26 Woodland A The largest Automobile Training To learn to be expert Automobile Mechanics and Chauffeurs, Positions waiting. Special course in driving for ladies and gentlemen. For full information as to terms and etc. address AFRO-AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE TRAINING SCHOOL 1420-26 Woodland Ave., Kansas City, Mo The largest Automobile Training School for Negroes in the world. DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 1917. tertainment was under the auspices of the Hoodoo club, being given on Friday, the 13th, but was a decided success. Madam L. A. Porter of 421 Jay street had as her dinner guests last Sunday Mrs. J. Gilliam and three daughters of Minneapolis. Rev. E. H. McDonald, former pastor of Memorial Baptist church, has severed his connection with the church and is visiting in the east. Sunday was quarterly meeting at St. James' A. M. E. church. Rev. Jas Higgins, P. E., preached at 10:30. Six persons united with the church. Rev. Bess of Minneapolis preached at 3 p.m. Several came over from the twin city. At night the presiding elder preached again. The pastor, Rev. Jas M. Henderson, is certainly pushing things. Never has so much interest been in evidence as now, or if so, it has been some time. The church is alive spiritually as well as financially. St. James has now 600 members and more coming. Conference meets with us in September. The general committee of the Orders of Eastern Stars for the grand chapter will hold a carnival at Union hall on April 17, 18 and 19. Mrs. J. E. Glass, chairman by the scholars, which was very creditable. The many friends of Miss Lorena Nott and Mr. Siegel Wilder were surprised to hear of their marriage, which took place Saturday evening, April 7th, at the home of the bride's parents, Rev. and Mrs. F. J. Nott, on Elm street. The ceremony was performed by the bride's father, who is pastor of the Second Baptist church. Mr. Wilder is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Wilder, formerly of Galesburg, Ill., with whom the couple will make their home for a while. They have the best wishes of their many friends, to which the Bystander adds its congratulations. Fred Slater spent his vacation from college duties at Iowa City on Easter in Clinton. Clinton was the scene of the largest and finest demonstration ever seen here on Tuesday afternoon, April 10, when 10,000 citizens, made up of all nationalities, took part in a loyalty parade, at the conclusion of which Attorneys F. W. Ellis of Clinton and F. L. Holleran of Lyons delivered ringing patriotic addresses at Clinton park to an audience of 15,000 people. Business generally was suspended. J. N. Hancock of Morrison was a Mrs. Mattie Wade Hicks, 1000 Iglehart avenue, entertained at a course dinner Sunday in honor of her nephews, Jas. and Harold Combs, of Minneapolis, at which time she announced the engagement of Harold. Mrs. Geo. Wills entertained the Matinee Whist club Tuesday afternoon at her home, 1004 Iglehart. Mrs. Addie Crawford Minor, directress of St. James choir, is convalescent at her home on Farrington avenue, after a serious operation. Mrs. E. J. Roper of Edmund street is improving from her recent illness. Her stepdaughter is here from Chicago attending her. The union revival will begin May 1st and continue one month. The first two weeks will be held at Pilgrim Baptist and the remainder at St. James A. M. E. church. Friends in St. Paul were very sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. Sarah Wright. The family has our sympathy. The recruiting station has been opened at Steele's barber shop for all colored volunteers. So boys now you have a chance to show your colors that you have been boasting of. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Lee of Iglehart avenue had as their Easter guest their son-in-law, Mr. M. Askew, of Sioux City. It was a very pleasant surprise to them. The State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs will hold their annual meeting in Duluth in June. Mrs. Mattie Wade Hicks and daughter, Miss Opal L. Wade, expect to leave soon for an extended visit to Spokane, Seattle, Tacoma, Wash., and Portland, Ore. They will be gone about two months. Mrs. Mildred Johnson was hostess for the Literary and Social club of Pilgrim Baptist church Monday. CLINTON, IOWA Easter was observed in an appropriate manner at Bethel A. M. E. church. The church was decorated by a committee from the Sunday school with palms and ferns. A program consisting of recitations and music was rendered at 7 o'clock in the even- off from my work when Mr. Newton, a friend who lives at 2612 Logan street told me about Tanlac. Upon his advice I got some. I have used it for several weeks. I want to say that I feel like a different man. "Instead of living on foods like toast, tea, milk and bread I am eating steak, fried potatoes, cabbage and pie. Nothing seems to hurt me. I have gone back to my normal weight and feel good all over." Tanlac to which Mr. Law refers may be obtained a John McNerney's drug store. 6th and Grand Ave., Des Moines. Tanlac may also be obtained in Buxton at Thomas Drug Co. ing by the scholars, which was very creditable. The many friends of Miss Lorena Nott and Mr. Siegel Wilder were surprised to hear of their marriage, which took place Saturday evening, April 7th, at the home of the bride's parents, Rev. and Mrs. F. J. Nott, on Elm street. The ceremony was performed by the bride's father, who is pastor of the Second Baptist church. Mr. Wilder is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Wilder, formerly of Galesburg, Ill., with whom the couple will make their home for a while. They have the best wishes of their many friends, to which the Bystander adds its congratulations. Fred Slater spent his vacation from college duties at Iowa City on Easter in Clinton. Clinton was the scene of the largest and finest demonstration ever seen here on Tuesday afternoon, April 10, when 10,000 citizens, made up of all nationalities, took part in a loyalty parade, at the conclusion of which Attorneys F. W. Ellis of Clinton and F. L. Holleran of Lyons delivered ringing patriotic addresses at Clinton park to an audience of 15,000 people. Business generally was suspended. J. N. Hancock of Morrison was a Clinton caller last week, transacting business. A number of our people attended a dance in Davenport on Easter Monday. Rev. Wm. Williams is again up and around, much to the gratification or his many friends, and is once more able to take up his church obligations. Mrs. B. F. Cooper and little son are the guests of Mrs. Frank Cooper and other relatives in Clinton. Mrs. Jas. Cooper received the sad intelligence of the death of a sister in Monmouth, Ill. Mr. Wm. Henderson, who has been quite ill for the past two weeks, does not seem to improve much, to the regret of his friends. ROCK ISLAND. ILL. Earl Bassett won the twenty-five yard dash and high jump at a recent high school meet in this city. The Silver Cross of Wayman Chapel has been successfully organized. All who are interested in progressive club work are invited to join. Earl Reynolds, president; Lolita Golden, secretary; Luretha Jackson, vice president, and Glee Stoner, treasurer. Evangelical services are being carried on at the A. M. E. church. Dorothy Hale of Galesburg, Ill., is visiting at the home of her aunt, Miss Myrtle Brown. Mrs. Charles Golden, Sr., is very ill at the present writing. Mrs. Grace Blackwel of Chicago is spending a few days at the home of her mother, Mrs. Henry Burris. Mr. and Mrs. Morris have left the city. The marriage of Miss Sarah Kelley to Mr. John Slaughter came as a pleasant surprise to us last week. FAIRFIELD. IOWA. (Special to the Bystander.) The Bethel Jubilee Singers of Fairfield, Iowa, rendered a concert at the First M. E. church of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, March 20th, for the benefit of St. John's A. M. E. church. They had a well pleased audience. The amount taken in was $73.60; expenses, $11.64, which was divided between the churches. Mrs. Turner of Quincy, Ill., who visited a few days with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Burl Turner, has returned home. Mr. Dunkin of Quincy, Ill., visited over Sunday with his mother and father. Mr. H. C. Stewart and wife spent Easter Sunday in Mt. Pleasant. "High Boy" Johnson was operated upon Monday night by Dr. Davis. He is resting nicely. Miss Ruby Pettiford stopped at the home of Mrs. J. Coleman during her stay in this city. Lolita Golden won first prize at the rink last week. She was dressed as a Dutch maid. Eva and Mary Ann Goodman also won prizes. Gertrude Almoure gave a grand party Sunday afternoon to her host of friends in the tri-cities. MONMOUTH, ILL. Mrs. Fannie Munson returned home, after spending several weeks in Davenport with her daughter, Mrs. Bell Harris. Mrs. Laura Maupin and Mrs. Myrtle South were passengers to Greenbush on Saturday. Mrs. Lulu South Cox of Frankfort, Mo., is visiting here with relatives. Mrs. Amanda Jackson Curd was taken to Monmouth hospital for an operation for appendicitis. Mr. Will Davis is visiting here with his mother, Mrs. Tom Davis. Mrs. Sarah Bradley of Moline, Ill., was called here by the death of her Mr. George Chambers of Kewanee is spending a few days here. Mr. Beauford Shannon of Indianapolis, Ind., returned home, after spending a few days here with relatives. Mr. George McWilliams is home from Springfield, Ill. Miss Tessie Brown of Galesburg attended Miss Pettiford's recital here on Friday evening. Several parties from here attended the dance at Galesburg on Thursday evening. Miss Mirine Newsome of McComb visited here with friends and relatives. Mrs. Hattie Prueit of Galesburg attended the funeral of Mrs. Skinner. Messrs. Charles and Ed Skinner of Peoria were called here by the death of their mother. Mrs. Bernice Metlock was a passenger to Roseville on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Skinner of Galesburg attended the funeral of Mrs. Skinner on Tuesday. Mrs. Eliza Skinner was called by death Sabbath morning. Her death came as a shock to her many friends, although she had been suffering from heart trouble for some time. Mrs. Skinner leaves nine children and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her death. Everyone was delightfully entertained Friday evening by Miss Pettiford's recital and Payne's orchestra. The concert was a success in every way. Miss Pettiford remained over Sabbath and recited at the evening services at the St. James A. M. E. church. On Monday evening Payne's orchestra gave an entertainment at the G. A. R. hall. CENTERVILLE NEWS. Sunday was another glorious day. Rev. M. Carrington preached two excellent sermons and both services were well attended. The B. Y. P. U. are having fine meetings. Some very interesting topics are discussed. Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Brown and Mrs. Miller attended the union Sunday evening. The social given Saturday night proved to be quite a success. Mr. Teddy Taylor, who has been in Minneapolis, Minn., for the last nine months, is visiting relatives and friends. Master James Crittenden is able to resume his school duties, after being absent for a week. Little Lucile Redding had the misfortune to cut her arm very bad, but is reported somewhat better. Little Harry Jeter still remains very poorly. Mrs. L. P. Lewis is home from a week's visit with relatives and friends in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Rev. J. E. Smith is home from the hospital at M. Pleasant. Everyone is glad to have Rev. Smith in our midst again. The I. A. C. met at the home of Mrs. Wm. Ousley on Tuesday, April 17th. After the meeting refreshments were served, after which all departed, reporting a delightful time. The meeting will be entertained next at the home of Mrs. L. Kearney of West Garfield street. Mrs. Wm. Clark was visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Brown of Mystic. Little Lucile Gooding is able to be out again, after a few days of sickness. Mrs. John Forster is reported very poorly at this writing. Mr. Henry Wright passed away at his home on West Washington street April 17, 1917, at about 3:15 o'clock. Mr. Wright has for some time been confined to his bed on account of having two strokes of paralysis. Two months ago Mrs. Wright passed away, so now the Lord has taken him. Mr. Wright has a host of friends and relatives to mourn his loss. He leaves to mourn a daughter, Mrs. Allen, a granddaughter and son, Lillian and Arthur, one great grandchild, a sister, and one brother. We all extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved ores. A precious one from us is gone, Whose voice is hushed and still; There is a vacant chair in our home, Which never can be filled. MARSHALLTOWN ITEMS. (Special to Bystander.) The death of Mrs. Carrie Darling, wife of Lafayette Darling, occurred Wednesday. She leaves to mourn her loss besides her husband, three children, also a host of friends. The funeral was held Friday at 3 o'clock at the Baptist church, Rev. Abner officiating. Interment was at Riverside. The dance given by Mr. Tom Harris and Carl Martin was largely attended. Those from out of town were Miss Fern Martin of Cedar Rapids, Mrs. Anna Watkins, Mrs. Goldie Watson, Mr. Albert Greene, Mr. Fred The Best advertising medium to rech colored people in the west Price Five Cents Sims, all of Toledo. Mrs. Hattie Johnson of Gladbrook was in the city Saturday. Mr. Johnson spent over Sunday here. Mrs. Tina Abner, wife of Rev. Abner, arrived here from Ottumwa on Saturday. Rev. Abner has been called here to preach at the Baptist church. We wish them every success. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Gilmore, C. P. Gilmore and Tom Robinson were in Toledo last week attending the birthday party of Mr. Fred Sims. All spent a delightful time. Mr. and Mrs. Spencer and son, Ralph, of Grinnell and daughter, Mrs. Bertha Waldon, of Chicago, were guests Sunday at the home of I. L. Brown. They motored to the city from Grinnell and had a pleasant trip. The Marshalltown Art club will have a reception Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Grace Humphrey. A program has also been arranged. KEOKUK SNEWS Memorial services of the late Rev. T L. Smith will be held at Pilgrim's Rest Baptist church Sunday afternoon, April 22nd, at 3 o'clock. Rev. Howard, the evangelist who is conducting revival at Bethel A. M. E. church, is having great success. Fifteen converts have been lined up at the meetings and a large number more have renewed their covenants with the church. Rev. Howard will close his three weeks' services here Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Flerhor entertained a few of their friends Wednesday evening at their home, 1214 Morgan street, in honor of Mr. Flerhor's brother, Mr. Eli Florshor, who left Thursday afternoon for Detroit, Mich. A delightful luncheon was served. Mrs. Anna Mott entertained at a 6 o'clock dinner Tuesday evening Mrs. kdna Brown of Burlington, Iowa, Mrs. Cecil Evans and Miss Bertha Stewart of Fort Madison. Mrs. Corn entertained the Ladies' Sewing Circle of the First African Baptist church on last Friday afternoon at her home. All reported a nice time. Rev. Sanders of Clarkesville, Mo., preached two soul-stirring sermons on Sunday morning and evening at Pilgrim's Rest Baptist church. PAY TRIBUTE TO REV. T. L. SMITH I'uneral Services Are Largely Attended. Many Coming From Outside of City.—Many Resolutions Passed. Services Occupy Five Hours As Many Pay Respects—2,000 View Body. The funeral of Rev. T. L. Smith, pastor of the Eighth and Elm Street Baptist church, was conducted at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon in the church amidst a profusion of flowers. A beautiful eulogistic service was conducted, occupying five hours. Dr. H. H. Dewitt, moderator of the Wood River Baptist association, of which Dr. Smith was the superintendent of missions, had charge of the service. The following ministers took part in the program and paid glowing tributes to the life of Dr. Smith: Dr. W. B. M. Scott, Galesburg; Dr. S. C. Manual, Springfield; Dr. C. R. McDowell, Hanibal; Rev. H. C. Vaughn, Moberly, Mo.; Rev. E. G. Green, La Grange, Mo.; Rev. J. B. Bellamy, Indiana; Rev. T. L. Scott, Chicago, grand master of the U. B. of F.; Prof. A. E. Malone, president of Poro college of St. Louis, and Rev. R. H. Hartley, representing the Ministerial association of Quincy, which attended in a body. "Lead Kindly Light" was sung by the Peerless quartet and the church choir sang several selections. Resolutions were offered by each auxiliary of the church, Pilgrim's Rest church, Keokuk; Union church, Springfield; Grand Knights of Tabor and its jurisdiction; Fred Douglas, U. B. of F. lodge, Springfield, and Bethel A. M. E. church of this city. Besides these hundreds of telegrams and letters of sympathy were received from many states. The Masonic lodge, A. F. & A. M. U. B. of F. and S. M. F. Knights of Tabor, in all of which Dr. Smith held important offices, showed their respect. Those from out of town present at the services besides the ministers were: Mr. and Mrs. Bohon, Mrs. McDowell, Mrs. Beal, Mrs. Doolin, Hannibal; Mrs. Jennie Neal, Marcelline, Mo.; Mrs. Carrie Ragland, Paris, Mo.; Representative B. H. Lucas, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Green Johnson, Attorney B. G. Clanton, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Smith, Mr. Mosley and Mr. Browden, Springfield; Miss Irene Bryant, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Washington, Mrs. S. Thomas, Mrs. Thomas Jefferson and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Bryant, Keokuk besides a large number of friends from La Grange, Canton and other places. Many View Body During the noon hour scores of children, thronged the home, 830 North Seventh street, to show their respect and appreciation of his great love for children. It is estimated that 2,000 persons viewed the body.—From Quincy Daily Whig. BIE UNDER P DE JOHN L. SIDDAY, shaped e nder P ones, L holding, o y stre age of nformation oines West ertishi ts pe to si per i ts pe ses a ion ove-na ial, l year is are work a muni sid nten the RMS ear month mon will unl mp me ord lder ubs auto Si nd m opt ut D oot nt r a io BYSTANDER PUBLISHING CO.,PUBLISHERS DES MONES,IOWA FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 1917 Published every Friday by the Bystander Publishing Company, Des Moines, Iowa. Office in Chemical building, corner Seventh and Mulberry streets. Phone, alum 899. Official paper of the M. W. U. Grand Lodge of Iowa, A. F. & A. 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We have correspondents in the following towns: towns: Albia.....Miss May Davis Washington.....N. L. Black Monmouth, Ill..Mrs. Bernice Metlock Colfax.....Mrs. Gertrude Brodway Minneapolis.....Mrs. R. L. Buttner Clinton.....A. A. Bush Mason, Mo.....Lucy Harris Mason City.....Mrs. Maud Brewton St. Paul, Minn.....Mrs. Hattie Hicks Scandia, Iowa.....Mrs. J. M. Montague Rock Island, Ill.....Mr. Earle Reynolds Davenport.....Mrs. D. J. Johnson Oskaloosa.....Mrs. Cora Moore Centerville..Miss Cora M. Crittenden Monmouth, Ill..Miss Bernice Metlock St. Paul, Minn.....Mrs. Mattie Hicks Omaha, Neb.....Miss Murel Brown Ottawa...Mrs. W. H. Thompson Mobery, Mo.....Miss Lee Etta Owens Dalton, Mo.....Prof. R. H. Payne Chillicothe, Mo.....V. E. Williams Sioux City.....Mrs. M. Askew Clarinda.....Mrs. G. N. Nowling Buxton, Iowa.....Miss Gussie Mardis Cedar Rapids, Iowa.....Mrs. C. Harrison Keokuk.....Georgia Caldwell EDITORIALS LABORER UNREST The past nine months or more the American laborer has been dissatisfied with the present prices that he is getting or the length of time he is working. It is but natural that where there is organized labor unions they make their demands through committees specially selected for that purpose, while unorganized labor lives when he becomes dissatisfied, he leaves as are the Negro laborers of the south. It is also true that there are other causes for his migration from the south; perhaps the two chief reasons, viz., his political franchise and the extreme low wages paid him. But this unrest among the laborers of the north make this situation rather a delicate one. With many of the local unions striking now for higher wages and with the willing, cheaply paid Negro labor coming from the south to take the places made vacant by the striker seems to furnish ready work for the Negro laborer. steepleigh park 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 and stress. LIBERAL SUM FOR MEBICAL SCHOOL BENEFACTOR OF HIS RACE Institution at Nashville, Tenn., Lays Cornerstone For New Anatomical Hall—Bishop Bristol Delivers Fine Address—President Hubbard Pays Glowing Tribute to Wealth Donor. Bishop Frank M. Bristol of the Methodist Episcopal church delivered the address incident to laying the cornerstone recently for the new Anderson anatomical hall at Mehairy Medical college, Nashville, Tenn.: The bishop, who was recently sent to the work in Tennessee and stationed at Chattanooga, is one of the most forceful and eloquent pulpit speakers in the entire Methodist Episcopal church. His address at the cornerstone laying was one of the best that has been heard in Nashville on such an important occasion for a long time. President George W. Hubbard of Mehairy Medical college was master M. W. H. DR. AND MRS. J. W. ANDERSON. of ceremonies, and features of the exercise were a number of well rendered musical selections, vocal and instrumental, by the Meharry orchestra and a solo given by one of the female students of the college. Deans W. F. Tillet and H. W. Morgan of Vanderbilt university, Dean C. W. Morrow of Fisk university, Dr. E. W. Nell, President White of Walden university, Bishop C. H. Phillips of the C. M. E. church and Bishop I. B. Scott of the M. E. church were among other leaders present at the exercises held in the Meharry auditorium. Following the address of Bishop Bristol, the audience, which was one of the largest that have ever witnessed a similar occasion at Meharry, proceeded to the foundation of the new building, where the bishop said a few fitting words and Dr. Morgan offered an appropriate prayer. That the medical science is the oldest of sciences and was first made such by the descendants of Ham was one of the significant statements made by Bishop Bristol in his address. He contended that the Egyptians, who handed the profession down to Moses, first secured their expert knowledge of medicine from the early descendants of Ham. Another significant declaration made by the bishop was that the time is coming when the physician will be paid out of the public treasury. "This is an age of great thinking and healthy living," said Bishop Bristol. "Better physical conditions make better spiritual conditions. This intellectual age means the counteract of disease and a new emphasis on the value of human life." The bishop also said that this is an age of applied Christianity, telling of those who possessed the genius of producing wealth and of using such wealth in helping others. He closed his address by asking the question: "What can you do? God trusts you to maintain and support his institutions. He has faith in mankind. The church is the only institution that must live by voluntary contributions. The gift of the building to this institution for which we are soon to lay the cornerstone should inspire you and serve to consecrate your lives to a service of doing good for others." The contribution of $10,000 from Dr. John W. Anderson of Dallas, Tex., is the largest single gift ever made by a graduate of any of the schools operated by the Freedmen's Aid society of the Methodist Episcopal church and is considered to be quite significant in that it shows that the colored race is developing the spirit of self help and an appreciation of unselfish efforts and sacrifice others have made toward the uplift of his race. Dr. J. W. Anderson was born in Lex- THE BYSTANDER ington, Mo., Sept. I, 1801, and was left an orphan when two and a half years of age. He attended the public schools of Kansas City and later graduated from the University of Kansas. Entering Meharry Medical college at Nashville, he finished in due time both the medical and dental courses of study. He was connected with Meharry as professor of anatomy for three years following his graduation. In addition to his great success as a professional practitioner Dr. Anderson has had a remarkable career as a practical business man, and in his twenty-eight years of residence in Dallas, Tex., has acquired a substantial fortune. President Hubbard, who is responsible for the turning out of half of the professional men and women of the race in this country, paid the following tribute to Dr. Anderson, who gave the Anderson Anatomical hall to Meharry Medical college: "Dr. J. W. Anderson is a man of in- domitable will, tireless energy and in- quisitive mind. He is a thorough mas- ter of the healing art and is as much at home in the medical bypass of psy- cho-therapy, mechanico-therapy, hydro- therapy, electro-therapy and the non- drug regime generally as on the high- ways of therapeutic pharmacology." The first article dropped into the opening of the cornerstone was a copy of the Nashville Tennessee and Amer- ican and copies of the Banner, the Globe, Clarion, Union-Review and Me- harry News. A sketch of Dr. Anderson and his wife and the following reli- gious publications were also put into the stone: The Christian Advocate, Nashville; the Christian Advocate, New York; the Western Christian Adv- ocate, Cincinnati; Northwestern Christian Advocate, Chicago; Central Christian Advocate, Kansas City; South- western Christian Advocate, New Or- leans. The new building is to be located just opposite the George W. Hubbard hospital and is to be completed in time for use for the 1917-18 school term. The architecture and all work on the building have been carefully looked after by President Hubbard, and when completed the structure will be in every way representative of Meharry Medical college and in keeping with the perfect manner in which Dr. Hubbard has directed all things at the noted institution for half a century. WOULD RAISE REGIMENT. Colored American In London Ready to Defend Old Glory. The loyalty and patriotism of the colored people of the United States to the country's flag, whether they are residing at home or abroad, are genuine. An instance of this sincerity and devotion is shown by George Washington, a Spanish-American war veteran, who holds the position of doorkeeper at the United States general consulate office in London. When the news reached him that an extra session of congress had been called for the purpose of taking definite steps to adequately deal with the international situation Mr. Washington at once asked permission of Consul General Skinner to raise a regiment of colored soldiers to fight in the field against Germany in case of war between this country and Germany. Poem In Honor of Madam C. J. Walker W. I. Rector of Guadalupe college has written the following poem in honor of Madam C. J. Walker, the well known and successful business woman O Lord, create in me a heart Her mother's love was soon bereaved, For heaven bade her come. No care for her could be received. Her work on earth was done. When time brought on a change she saw Her life could not be sweet With sister and her brother-in-law, But sorrows forever meet. This she succeeded in, we find, For years they were at home. Doubless all tears were left behind. She did not care to roam. But, alas, that home was theirs no more. Father no longer stayed. Now mother and child must face the foe, To plan and frame their way. Forgetting not the Saviour dear, She struggled hard to gain. She knew 'twas faith that helped to bear The cross and heal all pain. Her physical form was growing old; Her mind began to turn To solve a mystery that was untold And upon her nation burn— The thoughts of "more beauty can't be gained, Only that which nature gives us, No lovely hair, no fairer hand, But only that that's for us." This once poor girl who had no home No friends to give her aid, Who started in her youth to roam Life's road and make her way— She now has all her heart may ask. Her hope for years has come. By a dream she came to solve her task. Her tolsome race is won. The toils, the struggles of her life Are what we need to see. She did not ever work through strife; She thought how to be free From hardest tols that to pay less Where life is not a bliss And where the laborer sees nor rest, Neither joy receives a kiss. To read and write the truth, The start, the end of every part Beginning in her youth. In eighteen hundred sixty-seven, In Delta, Louisiana, Unto a mother a babe was given Of calm and gentle manner. She then resolved to find a way To give vent to her mind. A companion with whom to stay Would convey her design. This problem she has truly solved, and nations can now say Upon the roll of fame is carved and forever there will stay. This is a shadow, not the life, Of one who is the talker, Who can in golden letters write Madam C. J. Walker. Mr. L. H. Farnham, a prominent druggist of Spirit Lake, Iowa, says: "Chamberlain's Tablets are certainly the best thing on the market for constipation." Give these tablets a trial. You are certain to find them agreeable and pleasant in effect. Price, 25 cents. For sale by all dealers. College Course in Politics The Columbia university belongs the credit of offering the first course de signed to give students a practical knowledge of the conduct of political affairs. That institution has asked the bureau of municipal rescene is New York to give the members of the class the benefit of the experience it has derived from the study of the afairs of that city, and the invitations 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 unit university course established on the lines indicated by the innovation at Columbia. 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 for sets 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 praecifically no idleness. If the young man was 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 usually 640,000,000 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." he being 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. 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In the district court of the state of Iowa, in and for Polk county, May term, A. D. 1917. Annie Crawford, plaintiff, vs. Albert Crawford, defendant. To Albert Crawford: You are hereby notified that on or before the 29th day of March, 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 bonds of matrimony now and heretofore existing between you, on the ground of cruel and inhuman treatment and habitual drunkenness. 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 theerto and defend before noon of the second day of the next term, being the May term of said court, which will commence at Des Moines on the 7th day of May, 1917, default will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon. Dated this 28th day of March, 1917. J. B. Rush, Attorney for Plaintiff. Look for the collector. Don't dodge him. ONION SETS We very inexpensive and by planting them we can have fresh onions ready for the sale in a few weeks. They are the most valuable of all vegetables, as they help keep system in good order and ward off disease. Almost everybody likes them, either baked or in their natural state, and young sprouts fresh from the garden are deadly appetizing. If you want large onions winter use, sow our new crop, American own onion seed. It is the best sold and can raise ten bushels from an ounce of oil, costing only a few cents. Catalog free. GO. 209-211 Walnut Street DES MOINES, IOWA CH, 416 East Locust Street HEVE IN SIGNS? FOR THIS ONE SUCCESS OINTMENT NAL Skin Ointment and Com- pal use over eighty years. Many of the country to satisfied users. Substitutes may be harmful; even what you want - the old, reliable and Soap. ONLY BY an Drug C Brooklyn, N. Y. is "Hair-Success" Dressing, the sale on the market. ```markdown ``` postage. Money must accompany all orders. Agents wanted—Write for particulars. We carry everything in the latest fashionable hair goods at the lowest prices. We make switches, puffs, transformation curls, coronet braids, and combings made to order, matching all shades a specialty. Send samples of hair with all orders. 2416 Blondo St., Omaha, Neb. Phone, Webster 880 CITY LOCALS Rev. McDonald has been very sick with pneumonia, but is reported better The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Patten who has been real ill with pneumonia, is improving nicely. There will be a May Ball given by the Pleasure Club, May 1st at Elksall. Invitations will soon be out. Mrs. W. D. Cottoms has returned me from Methodist hospital, where underwent an operation for cancer. Mrs. Joe Smith, formerly of this city, wresiding in Omaha, Nebr., is the use guest of Mrs. C. L. Hampton, 7 Chestnut street. Mrs. L. H. Davis, 127 Jefferson ave at Thursday for Boonville, Mo., where he was called to the bedside of her ing mother. Messrs. W. H. London and J. B. cass of Buxton, Iowa, came to Des pines on business Thursday. They died at The Bystander office. Mrs. Chas. Wilson who underwent operation for tumor a few weeks to at Mercy hospital, is now home and convalesing, which is good news to many friends. The Mary Church Terrell club met onday night with Margarett Roberts. The study of the Holy Grail was con- dued The club adjourned to meet with Marie Bell. Mrs. Sallie Lyons entertained a few des Moines girls Thursday afternoon in the Palace Sweet Cafe. Covers were laid for 12. Out of town guest as Miss Lillie Peels of Oralabor. Mrs. Jane Brown adopted the little son of Mattie Morris, who is Mrs. Brown's grand son. The little child will be well cared for as Mrs. Brown as had the care of eight other children during her life. The Marshall Neil Art club met at the home of Mrs. A. Brooks, 701 Boyd street, ten members responded to roll all. After business the club adjourned to meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Ida Davis, 1410 Crocker street. The Kloster Crochet club met at the residence of Mrs. M. Dixon, Tenth and Park streets Wednesday afternoon. The afternoon was spent in needle work, after which a dainty lunch was served by the hostess. The club will meet with Mrs. V. Crowley, 145 Sherian avenue, Wednesday 25th. In connection with a unique song service at Bethel A. M. E, church, Att'y. S. Joe Brown will speak for twenty minutes on the subject "The Negro's Duty in the Country's Present Crisis." Everyone should here this timely lecture. Hear the young choiring. Rev. H. A. Perry will speak on the "The Parable of the Talents" Sunday morning. Rev. W. L. Lee who attended conference at Lexington, Mo., last week has been assigned to Asbury M. E. church, this city, for his sixth year and will begin the conference year Sunday, April 22nd. All members and friends of the church are expected to be present. The Bon Ton Girls met last Thursday night with Mrs. Harriett Alexander with a goodly number present. They had a very interesting meeting and Mrs. V. L. Jones was present and made suggestions what the girls should do during vacation. Club will meet next Wednesday with Miss Mary Hayes. Easter services were interesting and well attended at Interdenominational Baptist church, 5th and Raccoon sts. Quite a number of children were present. Their night service was dispensed with owing to the illness of their pastor. The Board of Directors for Home for Working Girls, will meet Friday April 27th at 2:30 p. m. at the home of Mrs. J. P. Hamilton, 706 Walker street. Mrs. J. B. Rush, Pres. Mrs. W. H. Warrsek, Scc. On last Saturday night Miss Florence Green, assisted by her sister, Mrs. Rosa burns, gave a birthday surprise in honor of Mrs. Burns' husband, Mr. Henry Burns, also complimentary to Mr. Emery Green and Howard Johnson of Buxton, Iowa, who have been visiting at the Green residence. Mr. B. Jones who has been employed at the State House during the legislature, was also an honored guest. A delightful three course lunch was served and the evening was spent in music and dancing. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Griffin was very gravely surprised on last Monday evening. April 9th, it being their 21st marriage anniversary, by the pastor Rev. S L Birt and family, the superintendent of the Sunday School, C. B. Woods and family, the Stewards and Stewardess and Deaconess of St. Pauls A. M. E. church. Bro J. L. Edwards and Sister Anna Allen received honors for answering the largest number of biblical questions. Refreshments were served by their daughter, Miss Mildred assisted by Mrs. Mattie Brooks and others All left at a late hour wishing Mr. and Mrs. Griffin many more happy years of wedlock. Presents received were very valuable. Rev. and Mrs. Howard will be entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Bomar on Thirteenth street. Ralph Bass of Moberly, Mo., who runs a hotel there, was in our city Thursday. He made a pleasant call at the Bystander office. The Mite Missionary society will give a May festival at the skating rink on May 15. Stereopticon views and many other attractions. Easter services were the best and largest attended in the history of St. Paul's A. M. E. church. Three infants and four children were baptized into the church. Mrs. C. E. Stubblefield of Sioux City, Iowa, the great locutionist, who is now giving recitals in Tennessee, will appear in Chicago next month, and has also been secured to appear in our city May 9th at Union Congregational church. Look for large bills and further announcements. Mr. and Mrs. John S. Coleman, who has been making some very extensive repairs on his house and lawn, also the yard, is about completed. It is a beauty, located at the corner of Twentieth and Carpenter avenue. Mr. Coleman is not only a musical genius, but a landscape artist. Mr. Nate L. Black of Washington, Iowa, was in our city last Saturday to accompany his wife home, who has been in the hospital here some time. While here he took lunch with Mr. and Mrs John L. Thompson. SPECIAL NOTICE The great Breach of Promise Suit—Rebecca Smythe versus Plentiful Smith will begin in the April term of court, Tuesday April 24 at Asbury Chapel M. E church, 977 W. 11th street. Everybody welcome. 8 p. m. sharp. A, M. White, Mgr. The I. I. club met at the home of Mrs. John Wilkinson last-Friday. Interesting papers were read by Mrs. M. Gregory and Mrs. W. H. Laurie. Mrs. Fred Gresham and Miss Rossiter Coalson were guests of the club. Dainty refreshments were served and the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Geo. C. Young. Rev. S. L. Howard, connectional evangelist of the A. M. E. church, will open a revival meeting at St. Paul's A. M. E. church Sunday, April 22. Rev. Howard needs no introduction to the church-going people of Des Moines, as he was with us last year in our big revival. Gospel choir rehearsal Saturday evening. The vesper services at Union Congregational church last Sunday were largely attended, as many were anxious to hear Mrs. Fred Gresham's address, which was indeed very good—the best paper she has ever delivered to a Des Moines audience. Every one of the Des Moines citizens should have heard it. The violin duet by L. J. Shelton and accompanied by the masterly hand of John C. Coleman on the piano. The playing of those high class artists was indeed a rare treat. The vesper services next Sunday will be held at the usual hour, 4 o'clock. Everybody invited. RESOLUTION. An original poem composed at the age of 11 years at London, Canada, by Mrs. M. Van Der Zee. Though I'm now in younger days, Nor can tell what shall befall me, I'll prepare for every place, Where my growing age shall call me. Should I ever be rich or great, Others shall partake my goodness, I'll supply the poor with meat, Never showing scorn nor rudeness. If I should be low and mean, I'll engage the same to love me, While I'm modest, neat and clean, I'll submit when they reprove me. When I meet the blind or lame, Deaf or dumb, I'll kindly treat them I deserve to feel the same, If I mock or hurt or cheat them, If I should be poor and meek, I shall meet I hope with pity, Since I love to help the weak, Though they're neither fair nor witty. If I should meet with viling tongues, Why should I return them railing, Since I best avenge my wrongs By my patience never failing, When I hear them telling lies, Talking foolish, cursing, swearing, First I'll try to make them wise, Or I'll soon go out of hearing, I'll not willingly offend, Nor be easily offended; What's amiss I'll strive to mend, Or endure what can't be mended, May I be so watchful still O'er my humor and my passions, As to speak and do no ill, THE BYSTANDER Though it should be all the fashion, Wicked fashions lead to hell, Nor may I be found complying, But in life behave so well, As not to be afraid of dying. NOTICE TO CLUB WOMEN. To the President and Members of all Federated Clubs: As chairman of the health department, I wish to call your attention to the fact that the National Negro Business League has set April 22nd to 28th as Health Week, as statistics show that our death rate is alarming. I therefore recommend that we have public lectures on health during this week and that we lay great stress upon sanitary modes of living. Mrs. Alberta Carter, Health Chairman Iowa Federation C. W. C., Davenport, Iowa. To the Sir Knights and Daughters of Tabor, Maids and Pages of Honor, Palatiums and Palatine Guards of Iowa and Jurisdiction: You are hereby notified that the twenty-first annual grand session, which was to meet in Clarinda, Iowa, will meet in Des Moines, Iowa, Tuesday, August 7, 1917. Take notice and govern yourselves accordingly. We ask that the Palatine Guards turn out in full uniforms. C. M.'s, C. P.'s, Q. M.'s and P. P., as it is only three months from April 20 to our grand session, you must begin now to make ready for that time. In June you make your last quarterly report before the grand session. Send in your endowment and let it be not later than June 12th, so the C. G. S. can get his report out on time. Let all of you put forth special effort and work with willing hands and earnest hearts and success will crown your efforts. Edward Roberson, C. G. M. This Convenient Oak Kitchen Cabinet $19 Value $13.75 CUPBOARD $1 Down $1 A Week This Solid oak Kitchen Cabinet 66 inches high and 42 inches wide, has a working table top 26x42 inches. The top section has a center cupboard and spice bin, two side compartments with art-glass doors, each fitted with a shelf, while below is a full length shelf. The base has a large cutlery drawer, large balance flour bin and a moulding board. Regularly $19, 13.75 now..... DAVIDSON'S JOWAS LARGEST FURNITURE STORE 412-414-416-418-WALNUT-ST. Born Washington Portrait. A rare and curious mozotint portrait of George Washington in the library of the late Lafayette S. Richardson of Lowell, Mass., was auctioned off last year in Boston. It is entitled "George Washington, late president of the United States of America, eta" and was published March 14, 1891, b. I. Hinton Lindon. It is a small folio and is colored by hand. It looks as much like George II, as it does the Father of His Country, Baker, who wrote the "Engraved Portraits of Washington," says that only one impression of this mozotint has come under the notice of the writer. It was in neither the Clarkson nor the Carson sale of Washington portraits. Inalat on Yellow Flour. Charles Christadoro, an expert on flour and gratzs, 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 gluens 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 --- NOTICE COLORED MEN FOR ARMY OFFICERS MOVEMENT MUST NOT FAIL The Establishment of a Military Training Camp For the Race Is Intended to Fight Segregation, Not to Encourage It, Says Noted Advocate of Human Rights. New York.—In reply to his critics with reference to the establishment of a military training camp for colored officers at Platttsburg, N. Y., Dr. J. E. Spingarn, leader of the movement, gives his reasons for the course he pursues in the following statement. Dr. Spingarn says: "No one could make a greater mistake than to think that the army wants colored men to join this camp. The army officials want the camp to fall. They refuse to set a time or place until 200 men apply, because they know that this is the hardest way of recruiting the camp. They have made the offer merely in order that they might be able to say that they gave colored people a fair chance and the colored people refused to take advantage of the opportunity. The last thing the army wants is to help colored men to become commissioned officers. "This project is intended to fight segregation and not to encourage it. If there were enough men fit to be officers it would not be necessary; we could fight for a wide open army with that material. But there are not enough men. The New York Negro regiment did not have enough colored men to fill the commissions. When war comes we do not wish to be in the same position. We want to be able to say, 'Here are colored men fit to be officers, and you have got to commission them.' "Those who think that a large number of officers could be obtained from the regular colored regiments simply show their ignorance of the army and of the enormous amount of 'paper work' an officer has to do. A good soldier is a man who has had military training; a good officer is a man who has military training, ability to lead and a good education. Few men who have not had at least a high school education can ever hope to pass the written examination that is necessary to become an officer. "The point has been made that a few scattered colored men in a white camp would be neglected and passed over, while colored men in a camp by themselves would all get a fair chance. There may possibly be some truth in this, but I am not willing to go as far as that. I regard this camp as a merely temporary expedient, lasting four weeks, that may possibly alter the fate of the colored race throughout a great war. It is an expedient for a great crisis. Colored men must get officers' training as soon as possible, and there is no other way with the whole army against them. "The south does not want colored men to get any kind of military training; nothing frightens it more than the thought of millions of colored men with discipline, organizing power and a dangerous effectiveness. That is why Vardaman is so bitterly opposed to universal military training. That is why the general staff of the army has decided to exclude colored men from the training and has reduced its original estimate of 900,000 to 500,000. That is why the colored man who refuses to take advantage of this hard won chance for a camp is biting off his own nose to spite his face. "If there is a war there will doubtless be conscription of all ablebodied men. All pretty talk about volunteering or not volunteering will have to cease; all men will have to go. The choice will no longer be between volunteering and not volunteering, but between conscription and rebellion. If conscription comes will the leaders of the race help their southern enemies by preaching treason and rebellion, or will they face facts right now and prepare themselves to go as leaders and not as privates?" CHURCHMAN REPORTED ILL. Organizer For National Equal Rights League Suffers Breakdown. The illness of the Rev. James E. Churchman at his home on Oakwood avenue, Orange, N. J., is causing his many friends and the institutions which he so gallantly serves much concern. The Rev. Mr. Churchman is the national organizer for the National Equal Rights league. He was the orator at the Boston celebration held in Faneuil hall Feb. 14 in honor of the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Frederick Douglass. The Rev. Mr. Churchman was ill when he delivered his address in Faneuil hall and has since been confined to his home in Orange from overwork. He is receiving many letters of sympathy from numerous sources, which are being answered by Mrs. Churchman as time permits. Mr. Churchman has been an active worker in movements for racial uplift in the north and south for a number of years. As an orator and fearless agitator for justice to the race he holds a foremost place. His condition was reported still quite serious on March 14. Hope for his recovery is the wish of all who know of his unfulfish devotion to his race. POEMS YOU OUGHT TO KNOW. No matter what your occupation you ought to read and know some of the great poems of the world. They will add to your happiness and philosophy. We shall print a few of the classics as a sample, if they are desired by our subscribers they will be continued. Sweat day, so cool, so calm, so bright! The bridal of the earth and sky— The dew shall weep thy fall to-night; For thou must die. Sweet rose, whose hue angry and brave Bids the rash gazer wipe his eye, Thy root is ever in its grave, And thou must die. 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ON THE CENTRE OF MY NOSE AND LET GO OR IT. YOU KEEP STILL. TEACHER DEY AINT NUFFIN SIMON DON KNOW. DERES WHERE THE CENTRE OF GRAVITY COMBS IN YOU'RE MAKING A FOOL OF ME STOP IT! STOP IT! I SAY. SUMPIN GOIN TO HARPEN. AN' WHEN I DUCK MY HEAD THE CENTRE OF GRAVITY GOES OUT AND THE WATER WITH IT. HA-NA I KNOWED SIMON YOUSE WASHTON DE LEVEL WID HIM. Someone has said that the difference between an optimist and a pessimist is "the optimist sees the doughnut and the pessimist sees the hole." Words mean definite things and to most hearers convey ideas. But there are folks who use words to make sounds and consume time. Many people who run about claiming to be optimists ought to be glad that the sanity commission has not police powers, for they would be in Clarinda or some other safe place. There are those who run about claiming to be optimists ought to be glad that the sanity commission has not police powers, for they would be in Clarinda or some other safe place. There are those whom we call pessimists who need to be placed in hospitals so that their physical ailments might be looked after. Pessimism depends upon many physical factors, corns and indigestion are likely to make a fellow see blue. Optimism, in its true sense, has for its creation both soul and mind qualities. Life is the coat and hope is the lining. It is optimism which keeps the lining patched, no matter if the coat is threadbear. To believe in every yarn you hear and buy up gold bricks is not proving you are an optimist. On the other hands, it marks you as a man without thought. Proving propositions before you invest does not make you a pessimist; it demonstrates that all your head is bone. No man is an optimist when he is hungry and the possibilities of food remote. On the other side no man is a pessimist when savory odors salute his olfactories and he has an invitation. That is the reason no man asks his boss for a raise before breakfast. Good cooks spread as much joy as angels and bad ones are responsible for much incivility and crime. Optimism consists in going ahead, after you are certain that you are on the right road, and hoping that you will get your share of the break in the law of general averages. Pessimism is sitting down on the right road and betting that things are going to remain the same because you are not going to lift your hand to change conditions. The only thing a certain long-legged animal, with a loud voice, has on certain people who are deluded into believing themselves optimists is two fore legs; the heads are identical. The pessimist sees London's soot and blue mud; the optimist sees the carbon in the soot, from which diamonds are made; he sees in the blue mud soft sapphires. * The optimist says, "Every cloud has a silver lining"; the pessimists say that they are on earth and can't get the silver. The optimist says that there is a bottom to every subject; the pessimist tells him that there is a bottom to the sea, but it does the man overboard no good. So we go with words. But the facts of the matter are that no man ought to be an extremist. It is the sane middle ground which is most reliable. Wishes and hopes are not going to change conditions. Conditions are changed by hard work and Simon Has A Good Time With The Teacher. lots of pep. All the prayers in Christendom will not build a house; someone must drive the nails or lay the bricks. A good cause will always get a respectful hearing, but it takes reason and sentiment to get the money; and sentiment is getting to be a pretty scarce article around banks. Optimism is having a little sand and a lot of go; pessimism is a yellow streak with a great big wishbone. 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